Tension as Soldiers Prevent Traditional Rites at Awujale’s Islamic Burial in Ijebu Ode
The final rites of passage for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were marked by brief tension on Monday as soldiers reportedly barred traditionalists, believed to be members of the Osugbo cult—from participating in the monarch’s funeral, which was conducted according to Islamic customs in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses at the