PHOTOS: The remains of Alaafin Oyo Laid To Rest
The remains of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, have been buried.
His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace, barely a day after he was certified dead in a hospital in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
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‘Iku Baba Yeye, who was 83 years as of the time of his death was announced.
Following the announcement of his demise, Islamic rites were conducted on the body of late Alaafin, signalling the beginning of his final journey home.
Islamic clerics led by the Chief Imam of Oyo town were joined by members of the family of the late traditional ruler and some of his chiefs to offer prayers for the repose of his soul.
