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Ibadan Stampede: Queen Naomi’s sister raises alarm over her health
Simi Oluwaseyi, the sister of Queen Naomi, an estranged wife of Ooni of Ife, has shared an update regarding her sister’s arrest, raising concerns about her health
Naomi was remanded by a court of law in connection with a tragic stampede in Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 individuals.
In a series of Instagram posts, Similoluwa expressed heartfelt condolences to the grieving parents while drawing attention to her sister’s condition.
She disclosed that Naomi collapsed during her third day of questioning by the Department of State Services (DSS) and was subsequently hospitalized.
Similoluwa also revealed that before Naomi’s court appearance, a medical evaluation showed dangerously high blood pressure. She added that her sister had been denied access to her phone and family throughout her detention.
In her statement, she wrote, “I extend my deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased children. My sister endured over six days in detention, collapsing during interrogation on the third day and being rushed to the hospital.”