By Ayodele Oni
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital on Tuesday remanded in prison custody an ex wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; ace broadcaster, Oriyomi Hazmat and the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Mr Abdullahi Fasasi.
They were being linked with the death of 35 children during a stampede which happened in Ibadan on Wednesday last week during a children’s funfair organized by Ooni’s wife in partnership with the veteran broadcaster.
During their arraignment, the Chief Magistrate, Bisi Ogunkanmi remanded the three defendants on four-count bordering on conspiracy and murder.
However, the three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.The court adjourned the matter till January 13,2025.
The former Ooni’s wife and Hamzat had earlier been reported to have collapsed and hospitalized after the incident.
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