One of the Oyomesi, the prominent chief maker in Oyo town has been confirmed dead on Sunday morning.
The Alapinni of Oyoland, High Chief, Alh Abdul-Rasheed Shehu, is dead. He died early Sunday morning during a battle with undisclosed sickness.
According to Islamic rites, He would be buried this afternoon within the family compound.
One of his daughters, Badira, was married to the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
The Oyo East local government has announced the passing away of the kingmaker.
“Inahilahi wahinahilai rojibuna!
“With a heavy heart, andp submission to the will of Allah, the Management of Oyo East L.G regrets to announce the passing of the High Chief, the Alapinni of Oyo Land, Alh Abdul-Rasheed Shehu early this morning Sunday 18th Sept. 2022.
“Burial arrangement will come up at his residence today at 4:00 p.m
“May Almighty Allah repose his soul in aljanna fidau.”
