An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has deferred its ruling on the bail applications of ex-queen Naomi Silekunola, Agidigbo FM owner Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. The case has been adjourned to January 13, 2025.
The trio had been detained over a tragic funfair incident in Ibadan three weeks ago, which resulted in the deaths of 35 minors.
Appearing before Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, they were ordered to remain at Agodi Correctional Centre.
However, during yesterday’s hearing at the State High Court before Justice K. B. Olawoyin, their legal teams, led by senior advocates Musibau Adetunmbi, Adekunle Sobaloju, and Waheed Olajide, presented arguments for their release.
The defense lawyers contended that the suspects’ arraignment in a Magistrate Court lacking jurisdiction was a procedural error.
They further argued there was insufficient evidence to justify their continued detention.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State government, represented by Attorney-General Abiodun Aikomo, opposed the bail applications, insisting the defendants had not shown compelling reasons for their release.
Justice Olawoyin reserved judgment on the matter, setting January 13 as the date for further proceedings.
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