Oba Charles Ibitoye , the Olomu of Omu -Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara , has joined his ancestors .
His demise was confirmed on Saturday by Chief Festus Awoniyi, the Petu of Omu -Aran .
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Awoniyi broke the news of the monarch ’s passage shortly after the meeting of the Olomu -in -Council on Saturday in Omu - Aran .
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Oba Ibitoye was reported to have died at the age of 65 years after a brief illness .
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The rumour of his death, which became viral on social media early on Friday , had thrown the community into atmosphere of tension and anxiety .
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Awoniyi disclosed that the Elemosho of Omu - Aran , Chef Jimoh Olaiya , and his team had been instructed to announce and move round the town to clear the markets as tradition demands .
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According to Awoniyi, a curfew has been imposed from 9. 00 p .m and 5 .00 a .m with effect from Saturday .
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“We just finished our meeting at the palace where the news of Olomu ’s demise was officially broken .
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“There will be no buying and selling for three consecutive market days and a curfew imposed as a mark honour for the late Olomu,” he said .
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Oba Ibitoye , who hailed from Ikoja Compound in the town, is from Ijawusi Ruling House .
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He ascended the throne in January 1993 after the demise of Oba Suleiman Durotoye Abegunde .
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The monarch , who was a retired civil servant with the State Ministry of Finance , is survived by his wife, Olori Omowumi Ibitoye and four children.
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In his reactions, Chief Bisi Adeyemi , the President , Omu - Aran Development Association ( ODA ) , said that the association was in the process of notifying the council chairman and the State Governor for official announcement .
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Also reacting , Chief Jide Adebayo , a community leader and former Executive Director of NAN , said that Oba Ibitoye would be missed for his exemplary leadership style.
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“He is a kind hearted , industrious and a leader per excellence .
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“He was always concern and passionate about peace, unity and development of the community ,” Adebayo said .
( NAN )
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His demise was confirmed on Saturday by Chief Festus Awoniyi, the Petu of Omu -Aran .
.
Awoniyi broke the news of the monarch ’s passage shortly after the meeting of the Olomu -in -Council on Saturday in Omu - Aran .
.
Oba Ibitoye was reported to have died at the age of 65 years after a brief illness .
.
The rumour of his death, which became viral on social media early on Friday , had thrown the community into atmosphere of tension and anxiety .
.
Awoniyi disclosed that the Elemosho of Omu - Aran , Chef Jimoh Olaiya , and his team had been instructed to announce and move round the town to clear the markets as tradition demands .
.
According to Awoniyi, a curfew has been imposed from 9. 00 p .m and 5 .00 a .m with effect from Saturday .
.
“We just finished our meeting at the palace where the news of Olomu ’s demise was officially broken .
.
“There will be no buying and selling for three consecutive market days and a curfew imposed as a mark honour for the late Olomu,” he said .
.
Oba Ibitoye , who hailed from Ikoja Compound in the town, is from Ijawusi Ruling House .
.
He ascended the throne in January 1993 after the demise of Oba Suleiman Durotoye Abegunde .
.
The monarch , who was a retired civil servant with the State Ministry of Finance , is survived by his wife, Olori Omowumi Ibitoye and four children.
.
In his reactions, Chief Bisi Adeyemi , the President , Omu - Aran Development Association ( ODA ) , said that the association was in the process of notifying the council chairman and the State Governor for official announcement .
.
Also reacting , Chief Jide Adebayo , a community leader and former Executive Director of NAN , said that Oba Ibitoye would be missed for his exemplary leadership style.
.
“He is a kind hearted , industrious and a leader per excellence .
.
“He was always concern and passionate about peace, unity and development of the community ,” Adebayo said .
( NAN )
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