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Breaking: Media Personality Oriyomi Hamzat, Ooni’s Former Wife Released Amidst Public Outcry
The owner of Agidigbo FM, an Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Oriyomi Hamzat, has been released from the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, after fulfilling his bail conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Hamzat was freed alongside his co-accused, Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, and Islamic High School Principal, Abdulahi Fasasi.
The trio had been remanded due to their alleged involvement in the tragic Ibadan stampede that resulted in the deaths of 35 children in December 2024.
Upon his release on Tuesday, Hamzat was greeted by a large crowd outside the Agidigbo FM premises. Emotionally overwhelmed, he briefly addressed his supporters, saying, “Oriyomi is back. At this moment, I am in a state of reflection. Thank you very much.”
Bail Conditions and Court Proceedings
Justice K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court granted bail to the accused on Monday. Each defendant was granted bail with a bond of ₦10 million and two sureties in like sums.
The Oyo State Government had filed an 18-count criminal charge against the trio, accusing them of conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, and other related offences.
The charges stemmed from their alleged failure to ensure adequate security, crowd control, and medical facilities during a funfair held at the Islamic High School.
The accused were charged with conspiring to commit criminal negligence, contrary to Section 517 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The prosecution claimed that their negligence directly led to the stampede, resulting in the deaths of 35 children, including 8-year-old Musiliu Sofiat, among others.
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