Rotimi Akeredolu To Bury Mum On Saturday Amid Tight Security

Governor of Ondo state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu will hold a funeral for his mother on Saturday in Owo Local Government Area.

The late Mrs Grace Akeredolu passed away in her sleep on September 15, 2022 at her residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

It was gathered that there was heavy presence of security personnel in Owo, ahead of the burial ceremony as many dignitaries from all walks of life would attend the ceremony.

According to a source, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo would also be in attendance to represent the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd).

A source in Owo Town made it known that security operatives from the Department of the State Security, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Amotekun Corps, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force were seen patrolling major streets of Owo to provide adequate security.

The Special Adviser to Governor Akeredolu and Commander of the Amotekun Corps , Akogun Adeleye, said the security were on ground in the town to ensure a hitch-free ceremony.