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Nigeria: Stampede - Oyo Govt Drops Charges Against Ooni's Ex-Wife, Broadcaster Hamzat, Others

The Oyo State Government has dropped the 18-count criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Fasasi Abdullahi related to a stampede that occurred during a children's event on December 18, 2024, which resulted in the death of 35 minors.
Oyo State Attorney General Abiodun Aikomo announced that the case was dismissed in the interest of justice, emphasizing that prosecuting the trio was intended to serve justice rather than being punitive.
After the dismissal on March 20, 2025, the defendants expressed relief and joy as they exited the courtroom, clearing them of legal proceedings concerning the tragic incident.
The incident sparked discussions about event safety and accountability, and Aikomo highlighted the government's responsibility to act appropriately following the violent occurrence.

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Nigeria: Stampede - Oyo Govt Drops Charges Against Ooni's Ex-Wife, Broadcaster Hamzat, Others

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the charges were filed following a stampede at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, during a children's funfair on 18 December 2024.

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Stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni's ex-wife, broadcaster Hamzat, others

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the charges were filed following a stampede at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, during a children's funfair on 18 December 2024. The post Stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, broadcaster Hamzat, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

14 days ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-queen

The Oyo State Government has officially dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.

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Ibadan Stampede: Oyo Drops Charges Against Ex-Queen, Others - New Telegraph

ShareThe Oyo State Government has dropped all criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the Principal of the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, over the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of over 35 children during a children’s festive party... The post Ibadan Stampede: Oyo Drops Charges Against Ex-Queen, Others appeared first on New Telegrap…

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Ibadan Stampede: Court Dismisses Case Against Naomi, Others

A High Court Sitting in Ibadan has dismissed the case involving the deaths of over 30 children at a 2024 Christmas funfair that took place at Basorun. Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Justice Ladiran…

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Oyo Stampede: Queen Naomi mourns as she reacts to her dropped charges,” to the children lost”

Queen Naomi Ogunwusi trended online as she spoke on reports that her criminal charges have been dropped following the Oyo stampede that killed children.

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