Olubadan laid to rest

The remains of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, have been interred at his Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan amid tears and weeping.

The corpse was returned to the palace at about 4:35pm from Mapo Hall where a lying in state and prayer held.

His remains were received by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere.

He was accompanied by top Islamic leaders.

Also present were top government functionaries led by Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan.

Thousands of indigenes and residents of Ibadan witnessed the burial.

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