HOW AYANGBUREN OF IKORODU, OBA SALAUDEEN OYEFUSI DIED …Monarch’s Corpse Arrives Lagos

After the pronouncement of his death on Saturday the remains of the late Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi, have arrived Lagos from London where he passed on at the age of 83.

Sources close to the palace informed that the body was being awaited in Ikorodu by the traditionalists who are expected to carry out the burial rites later in the day.

According to the source, “the body was being expected early in the morning. I can assure you that the body has arrived Lagos already.

“The Oba’s corpse is not something that everyone sees and traditionally, we do not say that the king is not dead, we only state that he made an exit.

“The king belongs to Osugbo, the highest traditional institution around, and they are the ones to oversee the burial rites of the late Kabiyesi. So it is not often made public how, where and when the king is being buried or otherwise.”

Source, who pleaded anonymity, also stated that “the state government and kingmakers will have to sit down and make arrangements for the ceremonial burial which is what many of us will be privileged to witness.

“As at Sunday, a day after his demise, the palace was being locked but it should be opened today, (Monday), hopefully, for condolence messages by sympathizers.”

The Ayangburen, who was the Vice-Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, passed on in an undisclosed London hospital at the weekend.

He was regarded and revered as the ‘father of all’ in Ikorodu and its environs.

Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has described as shocking the passage of the monarch.

Reacting to the sad occurrence, Governor Fashola described the late Oba as an epitome of discipline and integrity who loved his people and the state.

He said the state would sorely miss the royal father and national merit award winner, who had contributed immensely to the development of the country, the state and indeed the Ikorodu community.