August 3, 2014 – The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi Oguntade II is dead. He passed on Saturday. He was 83.
Sources in the palace said the Oba died in London around 7:30 pm on Saturday where he was seeking medical attention.
Personal Assistance to the Oba who identified himself as Tunde confirmed that the Oba died on Saturday but refused to give details.
We gathered that the Oba has been sick since May, 2014, but the nature of the ailment could not be ascertained. Oyefusi was born on 8 July, 1931. He was installed Ayangburen of Ikorodu in September 1971.
Details of his funeral would be announced by the palace later. The palace of is expected to issue a statement to formally announce the demise of the Oba later today or tomorrow.
