Olu Of Ikeja Dies, Markets Shut Down

The Olu of Ikeja Kingdom, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Oba Rauf Adeniyi Aremu Matemi, is dead. He was said to have died in his palace Tuesday after a brief illness.

All businesses and shops at Ikeja local government were closed down for business as a mark of honour for the departed monarch.

However, commercial vehicles and tricycles (Keke Napep) operators were seen going about with their daily businesses.

Some rituals were being performed in his honour at the palace.

“We can’t talk to the media now. There are some rituals that needed to be performed when an Oba dies and that is more important now”. One of the Chief said.