The Oyo State High Court on Monday granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Agidigbo FM owner, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdullahi Fasasi, Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Oyo Affairs reports
The court sitting in Ibadan, was presided over by Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin. The bail of Oriyomi Hamzat’s was set at N10 million with the condition of providing two sureties. Additionally, the court ordered that his radio station must not broadcast any news related to the case.
The defendants had presented their bail applications on the previous Tuesday, but were remanded in custody until Monday’s ruling on their bail.
Their defence argued that the accused were not flight risks and were willing to cooperate with ongoing investigations.
However, the Oyo State Attorney General, Abiodun Aikomo, opposed the bail, stressing the gravity of the charges and the need for justice for the victims and their families.
Adekunle Shobaloju (SAN), representing Oriyomi Hamzat, confirmed that they had applied for bail pending arraignment, with the arguments presented and the ruling reserved until January 13th.
The arrests stemmed from a tragic children’s party in December 2024 at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, where a stampede led to the deaths of at least 35 children.
Governor Seyi Makinde has called for those responsible to be prosecuted, though he has not opposed the granting of bail in this case.
