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BREAKING: Ibadan stampede: Court dismisses charges against Queen Naomi, broadcaster Hamzat

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has struck out the case against Queen Naomi Silekunolami, popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, and Islamic High School Principal Abdullahi Fasasi over the December 2024 stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children.

Justice B.K. Olawoyin of Court 8, Ring Road, ruled on Thursday that upholding the case would discourage individuals with humanitarian intentions from supporting the vulnerable in society.

The defendants had faced a four-count charge, including conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligence causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities during the Christmas Funfair on December 18, 2024.

Speaking after the verdict, Hamzat welcomed the ruling, stating that the tragic incident would not deter his humanitarian efforts. However, he announced he would no longer collaborate with any organization to host such events in the future, emphasizing that previous events held solely by him had never resulted in fatalities.

Further details to follow.

Agbenu James

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