By Capital Watch Media
The Oyo State Government has filed an 18-count criminal charge against the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, alongside popular radio proprietor Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi, following the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair event that claimed over 35 lives.
The case, which was filed on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the State High Court, is marked with charge number I/05C/2025.
The trio were accused of offences including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, and other related charges.
The charge sheet, obtained by Capital Watch on Sunday revealed that the accused individuals failed to provide adequate security, crowd control mechanisms, and medical facilities during the ill-fated funfair event held at the Islamic High School.
Their alleged negligence led to a stampede, resulting in the deaths of 35 children, with 14 victims identified in court documents.
The prosecution accused the defendants of conspiring to commit acts of criminal negligence, contrary to Section 517 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
According to the charge sheet, the trio, “Did negligently omit to provide adequate security, crowd control mechanisms, and medical facilities, resulting in the death of Musiliu Sofiat, aged 8, and 34 other children.”
