JUST IN: Chief Imam, Others Perform Funeral Prayers On Oba Adeyemi

The Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero and other notable Islamic clerics in Oyo and neighboring towns have performed the funeral (Janazah) prayers on the remains of the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

The prayers, held outside the Aganju forecourt, took place few minutes before noon.

His body was thereafter taken to Baara, a five -minute drive from the palace, where the remains of departed Alaafins were lowered.

His popular princes and princesses including, Babatunde, Skimeh, Bayo Adeyemi and Taibah Adeyemi-Agaba were present.

Ṣalāt al-Janāzah is the Islamic funeral prayer; a part of the Islamic funeral ritual. The prayer is performed in congregation to seek pardon for the deceased and all dead Muslims.

Oyoinsight/Samson Abiodun