The ruler of Ebiraland was said to have died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 95.
Palace sources told our correspondent in Lokoja the he died in an Abuja hospital where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailment.
Before ascending the throne, he was a successful businesman who lived most parts of his life in Lagos.
While waiting for the official pronouncement from the Ohinoyi Palace and government of Kogi State, it is expected that the late first-class monarch will be buried later this Sunday in Okene, in accordance with Islamic rites.
Comments
Post a Comment