April 23, (THEWILL) – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has been buried in the ancient town of Oyo.
His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace
Islamic clerics led by the Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Sheikh Moshood Ajokideru, joined by family members and some of his chiefs offered prayers for the repose of his soul.
After the Janaza prayers, his body was taken back to the palace, where the final burial was held.
An Oyo prince and a close relative of the Alaafin, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, confirmed the burial of the monarch
Before, Yusuf Ayoola, the Head of the Oyomesi, had disclosed that the late Alaafin would be buried today. He said the necessary rites of passage had been performed.
THEWILL had reported the late monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, died on Friday, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. He was 83.
