Awujale Sets For Burial in Ijebu-Ode Today

 

Preparations are underway in Ijebuode for the burial of late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Srikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13.

The top traditional ruler passed on at the age of 91 at a private hospital in Lagos.

NEWSREPORTER gathered that Awujale will be buried by 4pm in accordance with Muslim rites.

Ahead of the burial, President Bola Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, among other notable Nigerians had mourned the late revered monarch with series of tributes.

Dignitaries, crowd of sympathizers and mourners have besieged his Ogbagba Court in Igbeba area of the town.