His Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Ono Okumagba, Okumagba II who is the Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom of Delta State is dead.
As at the time of compiling this report, the details which are surrounding his death are still sketchy
The passage of the Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom, who marked his 75th birthday in March, filtered in on Sunday.
The Otata Of Okere -Urhobo kingdom Warri, Chief Gold Eburu, a retired Brigadier-General, announced his death at a press briefing held at the Palace today.
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The Kingdom’s spokesman said the monarch has travelled to join his ancestors. He noted that the final rites of passage would be announced later.
Chief Eburu said the council of Chiefs had directed that in line with the customs and traditions of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom no ceremonies such as burials, marriages and others would take place within the kingdom until after the celebrations of the final rites of the monarch.
Chief Eburu also appealed to all residents of the kingdom to remain peaceful during this period.
His Royal Majesty (Dr) Bala Abaine Angbazo who is the Aren Eggon and the paramount ruler of Eggon in Nasarawa State has tragically kicked the bucket.
Mr James Angbazo who is the Dangaladima Eggon confirmed the development to Newsmen on Wednesday in Lafia.
He said that the Aren Eggon died on Wednesday at the age of 89 after a long illness.
The paramount ruler was born in Wakama District, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state in 1933. Angbazo who was installed on July 11, 1981, died after 41 years on the throne.