Justice K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court has granted bail to the Principal of Islamic High School, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; Agidigbo FM proprietor, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Olori Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The trio are facing prosecution over their alleged roles in the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children on December 18, 2024.
The decision, made on Monday at the court sitting in Ibadan, followed arguments from their defense counsels. The accused were initially remanded at the Agodi Correctional Facility by an Iyaganku Magistrate Court pending further proceedings.
The stampede, which occurred at Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, has sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability. The prosecution alleges negligence and organizational lapses contributed to the tragic event.
As the legal battle continues, the court’s decision to grant bail has drawn mixed reactions, with advocates for the victims demanding justice for the families affected. The case has also raised broader concerns about safety measures in schools and public events.
Further details on the case are expected as investigations and hearings progress.
