Jubilation as Oyo State High Court grants Ooni’s ex-wife, Naomi, and others bail with 5 conditions

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted the bail accusations of the Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola, and others.

Justice K.B Olawoyin, presiding over the court, gave the ruling following a bail application filed by the Counsels of Naomi, Oriyomi Hazmat, and the principal of the school where the stampede was held.

The judge gave five conditions for the bail to include: N10 million and two sureties who must submit landed documents within the jurisdiction of the court. They must deposit their international passport with the court and are barred from granting any form of interview during the pendency of the case. The judge also ruled that Oriyomi Hazmat’s media organization must not broadcast the news.

Earlier in the day, Kemi Filani reported that the Oyo State Government had filed an 18-count criminal charges against the trio. They were accused of offenses including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, and other related charges. The charge sheet said they failed to provide adequate security, crowd control mechanisms, and medical facilities during the ill-fated funfair event held at the Islamic High School. The offence is punishable under Sections 308 and 344 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol 11, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Refreshing your memory, in December, Naomi had gotten herself into trouble with her recent charity work. The mother of the crown prince, in collaboration with Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, owned by Oriyomi Hazmat, had organized an event to feed the less privileged. Unfortunately, the event led to the death of over 32 children which was caused by a stampede.

The former Queen was arrested alongside Hazmat, and were remanded by a Chief Magistrate at the Agodi Correctional Facility. They were arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities.