Notable Islamic clerics led by the Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero have performed the funeral (Janazah) prayers on the remains of the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi
The prayers were held outside the Aganju forecourt inside the Alaafin’s palace.
The remains have since been taken to Baara, a 5-minute drive from the palace for interment.
The children among Babatunde, Skimeh, Bayo Adeyemi, Taibah Adeyemi-Agaba and others 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.