A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three individuals in connection with the tragic stampede that claimed several lives at Bashorun Islamic High School last week.
Those remanded include the school’s principal, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Presiding over the case, Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Center pending further legal advice from the state prosecutor.
The suspects are facing a four-count charge, with the police prosecutor arguing that their actions violated Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
The stampede occurred during a children’s funfair organized at Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, leading to multiple deaths and injuries. The tragic event has since drawn widespread condemnation, prompting investigations into the organization and safety measures at the venue.
The court premises witnessed tight security as relatives, sympathizers, and interested parties gathered to observe the proceedings.
The magistrate’s ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with some called for leniency while others demand justice for the victims.
The suspects will remain in custody at the Agodi Correctional Center while legal advice is awaited to determine whether the case proceeds to the High Court.
This development marks a critical step in the search for accountability following the devastating incident.