Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, is dead.
He was aged 91.
The monarch passed away on Sunday it was learnt.
Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960, and a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country.
Details of the circumstances surrounding his death are still emerging, and official statements from the palace and state government are yet to be released.
His sad event came few hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital.
Details later….
