The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that those responsible for the stampede at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of at least 35 children in December 2025 will face trial.
Makinde, speaking on Monday at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Service for state workers, maintained that the case must proceed regardless of the suspects’ status.
While he expressed no objection to bail being granted during the trial process, he firmly stated that justice would be served.
Makinde addressed concerns raised by some individuals who pointed out that similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra did not result in prosecutions.
The governor stated that while there may be no prosecutions elsewhere, the case will be different in Oyo State.
Makinde said, “In the outgone year, we faced challenges. 2024 started for us here in Oyo State almost on a tragic note. On 16th January 2024, we had an explosion here in Bodija. It affected even my office. The impact was felt all around Ibadan. We’re closing it out.
“And then, towards the end of the year, we had the stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun. 35 innocent souls were lost; may we not see such again in Oyo State.
“Several people have been reaching out to me, saying, ‘Oh, this incident happened in Anambra State. It also occurred in the FCT. Nobody went to jail. Why is it that in Oyo State, some people are going to jail?’ I said, ‘Well, Oyo State is not Anambra State, and no matter how highly placed, justice must be done.’
“The judiciary is here; it’s in their court. If you think you can grant bail pending trial, I have nothing against it. But for the trial, the people must go on trial. ”
Makinde also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, stating, “So, people come to me, and I’ve been saying to them, ‘Oyo State, even if this entire country decides not to follow the rule of law, in Oyo State, we will follow; we will dare to be different. We will uphold the rule of law.’”
The owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, have been remanded in custody over their role in the organisation of the stampede.
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