A Chief Magistrate in Ibadan, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Fasasi Abdulahi, the principal of Bashorun Islamic High School.
The suspects are to remain in custody pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
The ruling, delivered on Tuesday at Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iyaganku, Ibadan, followed their arraignment under tight security. The trio was arrested in connection with a stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School that led to multiple casualties.
They face a four-count charge including conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities during the event.
Outside the courtroom, tensions were high as supporters of Oriyomi Hamzat gathered. Security personnel maintained order, although a brief altercation occurred as police vans transporting the suspects left the premises. The situation was quickly brought under control.
