According to The Nation, A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Fasasi Abdulahi, the principal of Bashorun Islamic High School.
The trio faces charges relating to their alleged roles in the tragic Ibadan stampede that claimed several lives during a recent charity event.
The four-count charge includes conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to ensure adequate security and medical facilities at the event venue.
Chief Magistrate Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi directed that the defendants be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Facility pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
The court’s decision has heightened public interest in the case as the tragedy continues to generate discussions about safety at large gatherings in Nigeria.
The court premises witnessed heightened tension as a crowd of supporters and sympathizers, particularly fans of Oriyomi Hamzat, gathered to express solidarity.
The heavy presence of security personnel prevented any major disruptions, but emotions ran high as the police escorted the suspects from the courthouse.
