Agura of Gbagura Abeokuta joins his ancestors

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta

The 9th Agura of Gbaguraland Abeokuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babajide Bakre, (Jamolu II), has joined his ancestors.

Oba Babajide Bakre reportedly joined his ancestors on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

A palace Chief who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the passage of Oba Bakre to newsmen.

Also, the Osi of Egbaland and Balogun of Ibadan Township, Gbagura Abeokuta, confirmed the passage of Oba Bakre.

In a short notice, Chief Rasaq Adesola Obe, Balogun Ijaye Kukudi Traditional Council of Chiefs and the Administrative Secretary to the Agura Palace, said the Osi of Egbaland mandated him to inform Agura Chiefs of the sad incident

Oba Bakre who celebrated his 61st birthday recently was the 9th Agura of Gbagura.