Oriyomi Hamzat Regains Freedom: Insights into the Ibadan Stampede Case
Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM, has been released after meeting bail conditions set by the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan.
Hamzat, along with Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and Fasasi Abdullahi, principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, is facing charges related to a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan in December 2024, which resulted in over 30 fatalities, predominantly children.
The court granted each defendant bail in the sum of ₦10 million, with two sureties in like sum. Additional conditions include the submission of their international passports and a prohibition on granting interviews during the trial.
Upon his release, Hamzat was greeted by a jubilant crowd. In a brief address, he expressed gratitude and indicated he would remain silent for the time being.
The case has been adjourned until January 27, 2025, for further proceedings.