Family Reveals When, Where And How Olubadan Will Be Buried

The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, will be buried today, Friday.

The monarch joined his ancestor on Thursday evening, at the age of 81.

The traditional ruler hailed from the Ali-Iwo compound in the Ibadan North East local government area.

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has also confirmed his passage.

A family source from the Ali-Iwo compound said that the late traditional ruler would be buried today.

The source who asked not to be named said that the deceased would be buried according to Islamic rights by 4 pm at Ali-Iwo Palace, where all his ancestors were buried.