Monday, November 09, 2015

Balogun of Ibadan dies at 91

The Balogun of Ibadan land, Chief Sulaimon Adegboyega Alao Omiyale, is dead.

91-year-old Omiyale died on the evening of Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, according to reports.

The late traditional ruler, who was the second-in-command to the Olubadan, was buried on Sunday, November 8, in accordance with Muslim rites.

The funeral service was conducted by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakri Agbotomokekere, The Nation reports.

Prominent persons who attended Omiyale’s funeral were former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala and Chief Lekan Balogun among others.

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