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Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Hamzat
The Oyo State High Court has dismissed the criminal charge bought against, the former Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, a school principal, Abdullahi Fasasi and musician, Oriyomi Hamzat, over the fatal stampede that took place in Ibadan.
The stampede occurred at Islamic High School Bashorun in December 2024 leaving about 30 pupils dead.
The three persons have been standing trial for their alleged roles in the stampede.
They were initially remanded at the Agodi correctional facility and granted bail on January 14 with the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.
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In January, the state government filed an 18-count criminal charge, including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence and other related charges against the trio.
However, the Ibadan high court struck out the case after it was withdrawn by the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Abiodun Aikomo.
Speaking after the court session, Aikomo said the state decided to withdraw the case as the suspects showed empathy and compassion.
Abdulwaheed Olajide, counsel to Fasasi, said the families of the victims and the defendants reached an agreement to settle the matter out of court.
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