Naomi Silekunola, former wife of Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been arrested by the police in connection with the Christmas party that ended up in stampede, leaving many children dead on Wednesday in Ibadan.
The event which was held at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, was said to have been sponsored by the Ooni’s former wife.
The arrest was announced on Thursday in a statement by the spokesperson of the police command in Oyo State, Osifeso Adewale.
This was as the police confirmed that 35 children died as a result of the stampede.
Said the police spokesperson: “Sequel to the stampede incident recorded on Wednesday 18/12/2024 at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan venue of the family event Organized by Wings Foundation and Media partners Agidigbo Fm, the Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of the State that eight (8) Persons have since been arrested for their various involvements.”
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She added: “These persons include the main event sponsor, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola ’f’ age 31yrs; Fasasi Abdulahi, ’m’ age 56yrs (School Principal Islamic High School, Ibadan); Genesis Christopher, ’m’ age 24yrs; Tanimowo Moruf,’m’ age 52yrs; Anisolaja Olabode, ‘m’ age 42yrs; Idowu Ibrahim, ‘m’ age 35yrs and Abiola Oluwatimilehin, ’m’ age 25yrs.
“So far (35) Thirty-Five Minors have been documented Dead while (6) Six others are critically injured and on various Medical Interventions.
“In furtherance of the above, the case has since been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge leading the investigations.
“So also, residents around the axis are advised not to panic as they would witness high-level patrols and visible Police presence to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation.”
