Sunday, September 13, 2026 - The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.
His death was announced on Saturday by the
National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Bisi Fakayode, who expressed sadness
over the development and prayed for the repose of the monarch’s soul.
The monarch’s son, Prince Olasunkanmi, also confirmed the
death.
“Yes, the news is true. He died after a brief illness
following his release. We took him to the hospital, hoping he would survive,
but he died there very early this morning.”
Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Security Watch Elder
Olaitan Oyin Zubair, in a tribute said “With deep sorrow, we received the news
of the passing of Oba Onigbesi of Igbesi.
“We have lost a committed son of Igbesi and a revered
monarch.
“On behalf of myself, my family, and all members of Joint
Security Watch Kwara South, including all security operatives that participated
in the rescue of the late Oba Oyinloye, we commiserate with his immediate
family, the entire Igbesi people, and Isin LGA over this monumental loss.
“It is indeed saddening that despite our efforts to save his
life, it ended in futility.”
Zubair said, “We strongly suspect that the late Oba Oyinloye
died from the trauma he suffered during his abduction.
“As a matter of fact, he looked too feeble after the rescue.
We had wished and prayed that he would be alive.
“Our only solace is that he was rescued, and that he passed
on in the hands of his loved ones.”
The coordinator further prayed Almighty God to grant his
soul eternal rest in His kingdom, and also grant the family and the entire
Igbesi Community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
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