Tears as Prominent Traditional Ruler in Osun State Dies after Brief Illness
- After 35 years on the throne as the Olukoyi of Ikoyiland, Oba Yisau Bamitale Oyetunji Otunla, Kodaolu I has joined his ancestors
- The monarch died on Monday, April 18, at the age of 75 after a brief illness, a statement by the Osun state government indicates
- Governor Gboyega Oyetola has commiserated with the royal family of the Olukoyi of Ikoyiland in Isokan local government area over the demise
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Ikoyiland, Osun state - Oba Yisau Bamitale Oyetunji Otunla, Kodaolu I, the Olukoyi of Ikoyiland in Osun state, has died at the age of 75 after a brief illness.
The monarch, who ascended the throne in 1987, reigned for 35 years, with residents of Ikoyi saying his reign was peaceful, Daily Trust reported.
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Legit.ng gathers that Oba Yisau joined his ancestors on Monday, April 18.
In a statement issued by the commissioner for information and civic orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola commiserated with the royal family and the people of Ikoyiland.
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The statement reads in part:
“The government of Osun State wishes to commiserate with the royal family of the Olukoyi of Ikoyiland in Isokan Local Government Area over the demise of Oba Yisau Bamitale Oyetunji Otunla, Kodaolu I, who joined his ancestors on Monday at the age of 75 after a brief illness.
“The 35-year reign of Oba Otunla was notable for utmost commitment and love for his people. He will be greatly missed.
“The government and the good people of Osun pray God grants him eternal rest, and his family and the entire Ikoyi town the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Tension as gunmen shoot traditional ruler dead inside mosque in Taraba state
In another report, gunmen on Monday night, April 11, attacked a Mosque at Maisamari town in Sardauna local government area of Taraba state, killing Alhaji Abdulkadir Maisamari, a district head.
Witnesses reportedly said Maisamari was killed during Ishai prayers. It was further learnt that the gunmen reportedly opened fire immediately after they stormed the mosque.
Residents were said to have confronted the gunmen, forcing them to flee into a mountain close to the town.
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