Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi.
It was gathered that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 and has been detained since then.
The principal’s detention, according to an online medium, is in connection with the stampede that occurred at the school on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024.
Recall that at least 32 children reportedly lost their lives as a result of the stampede that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024.
The incident took place during a children’s carnival organized by Naomi Silekunola, former wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.
It was gathered 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, 18 December, 2024 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.
Source: Daily Post.
