Ibadan Court dismisses case against Queen Naomi, Hamzat over Christmas funfair tragedy

An Ibadan High Court has dismissed the case involving the deaths of over 30 children at the 2024 Christmas funfair held in Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Justice Ladiran Akintola, who delivered the judgment, acquitted Queen Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and school principal Abdulahi Fasasi of all charges.

According to the Oyo State Attorney General and state prosecutor, Abiodun Aikomo, the case was withdrawn following a request by the affected families, who showed empathy towards the defendants.

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He also confirmed that some families had received compensation, and previously seized documents had been returned.

The defendants were initially charged in connection with the funfair tragedy, where a stampede led to the deaths of over 30 minors.