Multiple sources who spoke to thewillnigeria on condition of anonymity, said Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, likely died from a brain injury he suffered after falling from the stairs of his Warri residence.
Atuwatse, who had also suffered a stroke recently, was due to have surgery at the Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he was transported to when he passed on, the sources said.
Thewillnigeria was told that his body has been flown back to Warri for burial rites.
At least two prominent traditional rulers from the Oduduwa dynasty have died this quarter. The Oni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade, who died in a London hospital a few weeks back, after a brief ailment and the Olu of Warri. The fate of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba Erediauwa, who has not been seen in public for months remains unclear till this day. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
I have been reporting on latest news from Nigeria for almost 10 years now. I report on every possible news area I come across, but always ensure my reports are compiled with dignity and fact to uphold my personal values and duty as a journalist
Posted: at 5-09-2015 09:46 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Hope they will not bury people alive with him like that of ooni of ife. Infact all this king go to hell fire direct when they die cus their hands are soak with people blood
Posted: at 5-09-2015 09:52 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Hmmm! Prophesies coming true. Oba of Benin gone, Ooni of Ife gone, Olu of Warri gone. Three great Monarchs all in 2015
I have been reporting on latest news from Nigeria for almost 10 years now. I report on every possible news area I come across, but always ensure my reports are compiled with dignity and fact to uphold my personal values and duty as a journalist
Posted: at 6-09-2015 06:16 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero