The former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Queen Naomi Silekunola, has been granted bail by an Oyo State High Court.
Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8 sitting at Ring Road on Monday, granted the bail worth N10 million, with two sureties who must submit landed documents within the jurisdiction of the court.
Also granted the bail were an ace broadcaster, Mr Oriyomi Hazmat, and the Principal of Bashorun District’s Islamic High School, Ibadan, Mr Abdulahi Fasasi.
Recall that on December 18, 2024, over 30 children died in a stampede at the school during a Christmas funfair event organised by Ms Naomi.
She reportedly organised the event to give out about N5,000 each to 5,000 children to alleviate the hardship in the ancient city.
However, before the event started, the stampede occurred as parents reportedly stormed the venue with their kids for the money.
The police arrested eight persons, including the ex-wife of Mr Ogunwusi. They were taken to court, which ordered their remand.
This morning, they appeared before Justice Olawoyin for their bail application, which was granted.
The judge said the sureties must submit their international passport with the court, while the defendant must not grant any form of interview during the pendency of the case.