Alaafin of Oyo: Oldest palace worker dies at 120

The oldest man in the palace of Alaafin of Oyo, in Oyo State, reportedly died on Sunday.

The news of the death of Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji, who died at the age of 120 years, was announced on Monday.

He had served three Alaafin of Oyo before his death on Sunday, 10 months after the death of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, whom he served for 51 years.

He will be buried according to Islamic rites this afternoon.

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