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A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has ordered the remand of the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at Agodi Correctional Center.
The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, gave the order on Tuesday.
DAILY POST gathered that the trio was arrested in connection with the recent stampede that occurred at the school.
Our correspondent reports that the trio was brought to court on Tuesday by men of the Oyo State Police Command.
The suspects were arraigned amidst heavy security.
Our correspondent also reports that the premises of the court were filled with relatives of the defendants and other interested parties.
The defendants were charged with four counts.
The police prosecutor argued that the offence committed by the defendants was contrary to Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
Ogunkanmi ordered that the suspects be kept at Agodi Correctional Center pending advice from the state prosecutor.
Details later.
Islamic High School Old Students Association has declared that it was the Oyo State government through the ministry of education that granted Agidigbo FM the approval to use the school field, not the principal.
It made the claim during a press conference held in Ibadan, Friday evening.
DAILY POST recalls that no fewer than 35 children lost their lives as a result of stampede that occurred in the school on Wednesday during a children carnival held in the school. https://dailypost.ng/2024/12/18/many-children-feared-dead-in-ibadan-carnival-stampede/
The school principal, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi was arrested by men of Oyo State police command on Wednesday and has not been released as of the time of filing this report on Friday. https://dailypost.ng/2024/12/19/police-detain-principal-over-ibadan-children-carnivals-stampede/
But, the old students of the school have declared that it was the state ministry of education that granted the radio station the permission to use the school premises and not the principal.
National President of the Alumni Association, Dr. Bayo Busari who was flanked by his predecessor, Professor Ishaq Omotosho and other alumni of the school, declared that available information revealed that it was the ministry of education that granted the approval to the radio station not the principal.
Busari said that the available documents revealed that the radio station paid a sum of N360,000 to the state government to use the school last year.
He also revealed that the state government also granted the radio station the approval to use the school from November 2024 to October 2025.
The don lamented the arrest of the principal by the police when the owner of the radio station, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat had not been arrested.
“The principal did not approve the usage of the school. It is the state government through the ministry of education that usually grants the approval and that has been the practice.
“The principal has been detained for more than forty eight hours and he has not been charged to court as of today.
“Today is Friday and it has been more than forty eight hours since he was arrested.
“That is a violation of his fundamental human right. The principal has been arrested since Wednesday and the owner of the media partner of the event, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat has not been arrested. We understand that Queen Naomi Silekunola has been arrested.
“We have documents that show that the state government is the one that has been approving the school premises for usage and not the principal.
“They pay a certain amount of money and they grant them the approval. The approval comes from the ministry and not the principal.
“Last year the radio station paid a sum of N360,000 to use the school premises through one Adebowale Mukaila. The state government has been collecting money from event organisers who want to use the school. it is not the principal.
“We are also aware that the state government through the ministry of education has granted the radio station the approval to use the school from November 2024 till October 2025.
“The principal in his letter to the radio station had advised the station to put necessary measures in place to prevent unforeseen circumstances.
“So, why is the police still holding the principal when the owner of the radio station has not been arrested? This is unjust and unfair”.
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi.
DAILY POST learned that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then.
Our correspondent reports that the principal’s detention is in connection with the stampede that occurred at the school on Wednesday.
DAILY POST gathered that no fewer than 32 children reportedly lost their lives as a result of the stampede that occurred in Ibadan yesterday.
The incident took place during a children’s carnival organized by Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.
Our correspondent, however, learned that the principal of the school was invited and subsequently detained in connection with the incident.
A source close to the principal narrated that Fasasi was invited by the police around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and honored the invitation.
The source, who begged not to be named, explained that the principal was detained upon arrival.
The source added that Fasasi is being held at the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, in the Iyaganku area.
As of the time of filing this report, the principal has not been released.
“The principal of the school, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, has been detained by the police.
“He was invited around 4:00 p.m. yesterday, and he honored the invitation.
“He has been detained since then. He has not been released,” the source said.
No fewer than four staff of Areago Community High School, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, have been arrested as a result of a clash between students of the school and residents around the community.
DAILY POST gathered that conflict broke out between the students of the secondary school and residents of its neighbourhood.
Our correspondent learnt that four staff of the school among whom are a Vice Principal (Administration), Mr. Ajayi; two senior teachers, Mr. Oladeji and Mr. Adekunle; and a day guard in the school have been arrested.
It was learnt that those arrested were being detained at Owode Divisional Police Station, Ogbomoso.
Our correspondent gathered that trouble started on Thursday following an altercation between some students of the school and some women residents in the neighbourhood who attempted to pass through the school premises on commercial motorcycle.
The residents were prevented by the students because the parent-teacher association (PTA) of the school had embarked on erection of perimeter fence.
A teacher in the school who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that construction of the fence became imperative because the school has become porous.
He added that a lot of untoward things are daily recorded in the school as a result of porosity of the school.
Our correspondent reliably gathered that the four staff would be released on bail
DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that the concerned stakeholders are making efforts to settle the matter amicably.
The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise.
The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state.
The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary actions should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of constituted authority.
Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, commiserating with them on the sudden death of their loving son and promising to get justice for the family.
The letter, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, described the late learner as an exceptional pupil who would be missed by his colleagues, the school, and the state at large.
It then prayed for requisite strength for the family to bear the irreplaceable loss as well as for the repose of the departed soul.
Nearly after six years of relentless pursuit, the Kano State Police Command has apprehended the principal suspect in a 2018 homicide case.
The arrest of Magaji Yallo, 38, marks a significant milestone in the investigation of the murder of Gausu Umar Sadau, 35, who was brutally killed in Minjibir local government area of the state.
Kano State Police Spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 25, 2024, noting that the incident, which occurred on August 10, 2018, was reported by a resident of Kunya Village.
According to the report, Yallo and accomplices attacked Sadau with dangerous weapons, inflicting severe injuries, including cutting his leg vein.
The victim was immediately taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of two suspects, Rabiu Sarki Lota and Nasiru Adamu Namade, who were charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
Despite these arrests, the principal suspect, Yallo, remained at large, evading law enforcement agents for almost six years.
Under the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, a combined team of detectives was formed to track down Yallo and their sustained efforts and intelligence-led operations culminated in his arrest on Thursday.
The statement partly reads, “After review of cases under investigation by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, he raised a combined team of detectives and directed that the principal suspect be trail and arrested.
“On 15/07/2024, sustained follow-up coupled with intelligence-led technical operations led to the arrest of the principal suspect; Magaji Yallo, ‘m’, after five years, eleven months and four days, that is two thousand, one hundred and sixty (2160) days after the incident.
“On discreet investigation, the suspect confessed that they lured the victim to Wailari Quarters in Minjibir LGA, Kano State under the pretext that he was going to pay him his money, the sum of two hundred and seventy thousand naira (N270, 000.00) he owed him, and thereafter killed him,” the statement said.
SP Kiyawa said the suspect has already confessed to the crime and has been charged to Magistrate Court Number 34 Noman’sland Kano for prosecution.
CP Garba reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to ensuring the safety of residents and bringing criminals to justice.
“The Kano State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that perpetrators of crimes face the full wrath of the law,” the statement stated.
The leadership of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, paid a familiarisation tour to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lagos.
The familiarisation visit, which was on the invitation of the Dangote Group, was initially planned to jointly take place with the leadership of the Senate on June 3, 2024, but the leadership of the National Assembly had to put the visit on hold to meet with the leadership of the Organised Labour on the minimum wage strike it embarked on at the time.
The Senate leadership had since embarked on the visit separately, while the House leadership slated July 20 for its own visit of the facility.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, said the House leadership arrived in Lagos on Friday ahead of the familiarisation visit.
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Speaking when the leadership was conducted round the facility by businessman and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Speaker Abbas noted that the tour was part of the continuous efforts to understand and support key industries within the nation’s economy.
He said the House was working diligently to create a more business-friendly environment through legislative reforms that streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency to make Nigeria an attractive destination for both local and international investors.
“The purpose of this visit is to provide the House Leadership and the relevant oil and gas committees with an in-depth understanding of the nature, scope, and activities of the Dangote Refinery. This initiative aligns with our legislative agenda, which aims to support the President’s Renewed Hope agenda, focusing on economic transformation, growth, and development.
“This familiarisation tour underscores our commitment to engaging with and supporting critical sectors that drive our economy. Also, this visit provides valuable insights that will inform our legislative measures and decisions.
“We remain dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to economic growth and development, ensuring that our legislative actions align with the broader goals of national progress as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Abbas was quoted as saying.
He said, the House was aware of the challenges facing the private sector in Nigeria, including regulatory hurdles, infrastructure deficits, and access to finance and it was committed to addressing the issues and improving the ease of doing business in the country.
“We are working diligently to create a more business-friendly environment through legislative reforms that streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency. Our goal is to make Nigeria an attractive destination for both local and international investors.
“In line with the renewed agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly and the House of Representatives are committed to creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.
“We understand that a robust partnership between the government and private enterprises like Dangote Group is essential for sustainable development. To this end, we are dedicated to enacting policies that support business growth, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and promote transparency and accountability,” Abbas said.
While recognising the importance of engaging with industry leaders to understand their challenges and collaboratively develop solutions, the Speaker of the House of Representatives urged Dangote “to maintain an open line of communication with the National Assembly and the House leadership. Constructive dialogue will ensure that we can address any operational challenges swiftly and foster an environment conducive to optimal economic growth.
“Together, we can drive Nigeria forward, harnessing the full potential of our resources and talents. I look forward to continued collaboration and a prosperous future for our great nation.”
He said the Dangote Refinery symbolised not only the strength and potential of Nigerian industry but also the dedication and vision of one of the country’s most esteemed business leaders, Aliko Dangote.
“As we tour this state-of-the-art facility, it is impossible not to appreciate the significant contributions that Dangote Group is making to our economy. From job creation to the reduction of our import dependence, the refinery stands as a testament to the transformative impact that strategic investments can have on our nation. It provides thousands of jobs, promotes local content, and drives technological advancements within our borders. Such efforts are crucial in our collective pursuit of economic stability and growth.
“The economic significance of the private sector globally cannot be overstated. Across the world, private enterprises are the engines of economic growth, driving innovation, increasing productivity, and fostering competitive markets. They play a critical role in wealth creation, poverty reduction, and the overall improvement of living standards.
“By investing in infrastructure, technology, and human capital, the private sector propels nations toward sustainable development and economic resilience. It is through a vibrant private sector that economies can diversify, innovate, and compete on a global scale.
“However, the journey does not end here. There is always more we can do together to bolster our economy. I encourage Dangote Group to continue exploring avenues to complement government initiatives. By investing in renewable energy, enhancing corporate social responsibility programs, and fostering innovation through research and development, Dangote can further solidify its role as a key player in our economic landscape.”
The Speaker was in company of the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu; House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere; Chief Whip, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo; Deputy House Leader, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims; Deputy Whip, Hon. Adewumi Onanuga; Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda; Minority Whip, Hon. Ali Isa; Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki, and Deputy Minority Whip, Hon. George Ozodinobi.
Also in the delegation were the chairmen of relevant House Standing Committees on Oil and Gas and their deputies.