Justice K. B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, has fixed Tuesday, January 13, to deliver his ruling on the bail application filed by Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi.
The bail applications were heard at the Oyo State High Court, Court 8, Ring Road, Ibadan, on Tuesday.
Counsel for the suspects had filed a summons of application for bail before the court.
After listening to the submissions and arguments of the counsel on points of law, Justice Olawoyin adjourned ruling on the bail application till Tuesday, January 13.
Fasasi was represented by Waheed Olajide, Ex-queen Naomi was represented by Musibau Adetunmbi (SAN) and Hamzat was represented by Adekunle Sobaloju (SAN).
The cases were argued separately by the counsel in a proceeding that lasted over five hours.
The state had also filed a counter-application against the bail of the suspects.
The state team was led by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr Abiodun Aikomo who led top officials of the Ministry of Justice.
All the counsel in their separate arguments told the court why their clients should be allowed to enjoy their freedom, noting that there are no sufficient evidence is before the court to warrant the confining to prison custody.
The three defendants are standing trial on a four count of conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities.
Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, had remanded the three defendants pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions ,DPP, of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
Recalled that Thirty-five children lost their lives during a stampede at a Christmas funfair held at bashorun area of Ibadan allegedly organised by the defendants.
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