Ibadan Stampede: Police release six from custody

The Oyo State Police Command has released six suspects who were arrested in connection with the stampede that occurred at the children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, stated last week that eight suspects were arrested in relation to the incident.

The arrested individuals included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife; the school principal, Fasasi Abdulahi; Olowola Oluwa Tosin; Genesisi Christopher; Tanimowo Moruf; Anisoloja Olabode; Idowu Ibrahim; and Abiola Oluwatimileyin.

It was gathered that six of the suspects were released from police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday night.

Those released include Olowola Oluwa Tosin, Genesisi Christopher, Tanimowo Moruf, Anisoloja Olabode, Idowu Ibrahim, and Abiola Oluwatimileyin.

It was learned that the school principal and the other suspects remain in custody.

A source stated, “Six out of the people arrested have been released. The principal and others have not been released. We saw them when they were released.”