Ibadan Stampede: Oriyomi Hamzat meets bail conditions, regains freedom

The trio are standing trial for their alleged roles in a stampede that claimed over 30 lives at a funfair in Ibadan in December. Most of the victims were children.

In a video posted on X on Tuesday, Hamzat was seen among a group of people many of whom were excited to see him.

Addressing them in Yoruba, he said, “Oriyomi is back! I’m in a time of reflection. So I’ll remain silent for now. Thank you very much. I’m truly grateful. You may take your leave.”

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It would be recalled that following the tragic incident, Oriyomi and other defendants were remanded at Agodi correctional centre.

They were charged with four counts bordering on conspiracy, negligence causing harm, and failing to provide adequate security and medical facilities.

At the resumed hearing of the case at the magistrate court, Sikiru Opaleye, the prosecutor, told the court that the defendants were culpable and must face trial.

The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, ruled that an appeal be filed and taken formally at the high court since the magistrate court lacks the jurisdiction to hear the case.