Abeokuta – Agura of Gbagura township in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oba Saburee Olajide Bakre, has joined his ancestors.
Aged 61, Oba Bakre joined his ancestors on Wednesday at a private hospital in Lagos.
The traditional ruler was rushed to the hospital after his health condition deteriorated on Monday.
The Administrative Secretary to the Agura Palace, Chief Razak Adesola Obe confirmed the incident.
Oba Bakre was installed in 2019 by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
The remains of the late Agura were brought to Abeokuta Wednesday night, for possible burial according to Islamic rites today, Thursday, June 15.
A statement issued by the Administrative Secretary to the Agura Palace, Chief Razaq Adesola Obe reads, “The Osi of Egbaland and Balogun of Ibadan Township Gbagura Abeokuta has mandated me to inform you that His Royal Majesty ,Oba Dr Saburee Babajide Bakre Jamolu 11, the Agura of Gbagura has joined His ancestors today 14th June, 2023.
“May Kabiyesi’s soul rest in perfect peace.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
