The third from the throne of Alowodu , The Alafin of Oyo had passed on in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday for the beginning of the traditional rites.
Oba Lamidi who was receiving treatment at Babalola University Teaching Hospital before his demise had clocked 83 years last October
The Oba who reigned for 52 years and he is amongst the third prominent persons to have died in oyo state in less than 5 months.
By Fatima Abubakar
