Two Top Traditional Rulers Die Same-day

The Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Sa’adu Kawu Haliru, has reportedly joined his ancestors.

According to the report, the first class monarch, who became Emir of Lafiaji in 1975, died at age 86 after a brief illness.

The late Alhaji Haliru was not only a first class traditional but also an influential member of the Kwara state Council of Chiefs.

Meanwhile, the paramount ruler of Ikinyinwa-Ijesa in Obokun local government area of Osun State, Oba James Idowu Adeyemi Oluyide, Otafa ll has also joined his ancestors.

Oba Oluyide ascended the throne of his forebears on Friday 22nd June, 1979 and died at age 83,

Announcing the transition of the monarch in Ikinyinwa on Thursday, the Looyin of the town, High Chief Adelowo Oluyide disclosed that Oba Oluyide died during a brief illness in his palace.

The first to wear beaded crown, Oba James Oluyide who moved into his ultramodern palace barely three months ago made tremendous impact on the economic, physical, sociopolitical development of the town.