The Oyo State Police Command has released five individuals arrested in connection with the Ibadan funfair tragedy that claimed the lives of 35 children at the Islamic High School, Orita Basorun, Ibadan.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, stated last week that eight suspects were arrested in relation to the incident.

The arrested individuals included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife; the school principal, Fasasi Abdulahi; Olowola Oluwa Tosin; Genesisi Christopher; Tanimowo Moruf; Anisoloja Olabode; Idowu Ibrahim; and Abiola Oluwatimileyin.

However, five of those arrested have been released.

Those released from custody include Genesis Christopher (24), Tanimowo Moruf (52), Anisolaja Olabode (42), Idowu Ibrahim (35), and Abiola Oluwatimilehin (25).

Sources confirm the five regained their freedom on Monday, Dec. 23.

However, other suspects, including the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM, an Ibadan-based radio station; and the school’s principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, are set to be arraigned in court today.