An Ibadan High Court has set Tuesday, January 13, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the bail applications filed by Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, the CEO of Agidigbo FM and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan.
The three defendants are facing trial for their alleged involvement in a tragic stampede at a December funfair held at Islamic High School, which claimed the lives of 35 people, mostly children.
On December 24, they were remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre after being charged with conspiracy, negligence resulting in harm, and failing to ensure adequate security and medical support at the event.
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At a court session today, the defendants’ lawyers presented separate arguments seeking their release on bail.
Musibau Adetunmbi represented Silekunola, while Adekunle Sobaloju appeared for Hamzat and Abdullahi.
Opposing the bail requests, Oyo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo, urged the court to deny the applications, arguing that the defendants’ release could hinder the trial process.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the presiding judge, Justice Kamarudeen Olawoyin, announced that a decision on the bail applications would be delivered on January 13.
