Nigerian officials charge three over Christmas funfair stampede that killed 35 children.

The Oyo State Government has charged Naomi Silekunola, Hamzat Oriyomi, and Fasasi Abdullahi on 18 counts, including manslaughter, following a stampede at a Christmas Funfair in Ibadan that killed 35 children. The defendants are in detention, and their bail applications are contested by the state government, which emphasizes the gravity of the charges. The court has reserved its ruling on bail until January 13, 2025.

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