Embattled former queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi has embarked on hunger strike in custody.
Her mother, Mrs Funmilayo Oginseyi revealed the condition of the former queen the last time she visited her. The woman said,
“She wasn’t feeling fine. She wasn’t happy about the whole incident. She loves children. The queen loves and helps children, single mothers, old women, and widows. She is still in pain that those children lost their lives because her intention was pure.
“Organising this kind of event to help people is what she has been doing for years. She used to buy clothes for children at Christmas. She has emaciated in the custodial facility. She has refused to eat.
“When I was there yesterday (Thursday), I persuaded her. She still did not eat. The place was not comfortable for her. She was sad about the children losing their lives.”
InsightMedia reports that Prophetess Naomi, Founder of Agidigbo radio, Oriyomi Hamzat and the principal of the school where the incident happened, Mr Abdullahi were charged to court on Tuesday, December 24.
The magistrate ordered them to be remanded at the custodial facility in Agodi, and adjourned the case till January 13, 2025.
