Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt withdraws  charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, others

Justice Ladiran Akintola of Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, yesterday struck out the charges against former Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, a radio presenter, Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi.

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Justice Akintola also ordered the release of the defendants’ international passports.

During the court session, the judge, in a light-hearted tone, advised the defendants to be guided and avoid similar issues in future.

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Oyo State Attorney-General, Abiodun Aikomo, addressing the media after the court session, described the incident that led to the death of many children as unfortunate.

Aikomo argued that in law, when a death occurred and the circumstances were not natural, the law would take its course.

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