Oyo State government has withdrawn the charges of murder and negligence filed against the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Silekunola; the owner of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi.
Following the tragic stampede in December 2024 that resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children during a children’s festive party, the defendants face four-count charge related to the incident, as presented by the police prosecutor, who cited a violation of Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The defendants were visibly relieved, smiling and exchanging pleasantries after the withdrawal of the charges on Thursday, signaling their release from all the charges.
Oyo State’s Attorney General, Abiodun Aikomo, confirmed the decision after the court session, speaking to the media.