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Oke Ogun Monarch Dies At 77

 

A traditional ruler in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone in Oyo State is dead.

It was learnt of the monarch’s demise on Sunday.

The monarch, Onigbeti of Igbetiland, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III died at the age of 77.

 

It was gathered that the traditional ruler ascended the throne in 2004.

 

He reigned for 17 years.

 

Our correspondent reports that the town, Igbeti where the monarch reigned is one of the towns in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone.

 

Igbeti is the headquarters of the Olorunsogo local government area.

 

Sources informed that the funeral arrangements of the monarch would be announced later.

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