Oyo Court strikes out charges against ex-Ooni’s wife, Oriyomi Hamzat over Ibadan stampede

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out murder charges against Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Queen Naomi Silekunola; the owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi.

The charges were initially slammed on the trio following the tragic stampede in December 2024 that resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children during a children’s festive party.

Justice B. K. Olawoyin delivering judgement on Thursday, ruled that holding the defendants liable could discourage the public from engaging in humanitarian activities.

The court dismissed the four count charge, which included acceleration of death, conspiracy, negligent acts causing harm and failure to provide adequate medical facilities and security.

Reacting to the court judge in an interview, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, judgment, Biodun Aikomo, said “It is in the interest of justice to discontinue these case.

” So we withdrew the charge and it was struck out by the court. There is no case against them again, they are now free”.