Alaafin Of Oyo's Oldest Aide Dies At 120

Morenikeji Lasisi

Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji, the oldest aide of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State, has passed on.

He died at the age of 120.

Baba Keji, who was regarded as the oldest person in the palace, served three Alaafins before he died last night.

His death came ten months after the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who he served for 51 years, before he joined his ancestors.

He will be buried today according to Islamic rites.