Soldiers Bar Traditionalists from Awujale’s Muslim Funeral

Source:Punch Newspapers (MobilePunch)
July 15, 2025
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Soldiers reportedly prevented traditionalists from attending the Muslim funeral of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, in a bid to maintain religious decorum during the event. The funeral, held in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, was strictly organized as a Muslim ceremony, and security operatives enforced restrictions to avoid disruptions. This action sparked mixed reactions among locals, with some supporting the move for orderliness, while others felt it excluded cultural representation. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between traditional and religious practices in some Nigerian communities.

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