By Correspondent in Oyo.
Mr. Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin’s Media and Publicity Director,to Alafin’s palace,has confirmed the death of the Alafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll.
He made the confirmation in an interview with to our reporter at 6:55a.m on Saturday in Oyo.
His said: “It is true. Alaafin has joined his ancestors. I saw his remains laid down in the palace. The palace is mourning now. I can confirm that to you.
” There are many people that have stormed the palace at Oke-Afin in Oyo town. I am there right now. I will give details later through a press statement.”
Asked about the earlier press statement that was circulated this morning, debunking Alaafin’s death, Durojaiye denied issuing such statement.
” I did not issue any press statement today. That press release was issued a long time ago when it was rumoured that Alaafin,he cleaned the air.
Commenting on the burial of the foremost traditional ruler, Durojaiye, said the body of kingmakers, known as Oyemesi, would take decision on it.
Source: www.sunshinetruthng.com/ edited by Dada Ahmed.
