PHOTOS: Olubadan Laid To Rest In Ibadan

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, has been buried at the Ali Iwo’s compound in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Oba Balogun, who ascended the throne on March 11, 2022, died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, a few hours after he was admitted for treatment.

He was buried according to Islamic rite.

A video circulating on Social media shows a town crier wearing a white attire conveying the message of the Babaloja (Head of Markets) of Oyo State, Yekeen Abass, that markets in Ibadan must be closed during the ceremony.

According to the town crier who spoke in Yoruba said that “A message from the Babaloja, in honour of our king, has directed the closure of market from 2 pm.”