The owner of Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, was in tears has fans welcomed him from Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan
The broadcaster regained his freedom with his co-accused, Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, and the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Abdulahi Fasasi.
They were all remanded over their alleged involvement in the Ibadan stampede that resulted in the de.aths of 35 children in December 2024.
Giving a ruling on his bail application on Monday, Justice K. B. Olawoyin admitted the suspects to bail with a bond of ₦10 million each and two sureties in like sums.
However, Hamzat, after regaining his freedom on Tuesday, was received by a mammoth crowd at his broadcasting station, where he was captured in tears while addressing the people.
He told the crowd, “Oriyomi is back. At this time, I am in a moment of silence. Thank you very much.”
Recall that the Oyo State Government filed an 18-count criminal charge against Silekunola, Hamzat and Fasasi after the tragic incident.
The case, which was filed on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the State High Court, is marked with charge number I/05C/2025.
The trio were accused of offences including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, and other related charges.
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