Breaking! Popular monarch, Alaperu, dies in Ogun State

The community of Iperu Remo in Ogun State is gripped with devastation following a circulating rumour that His Royal Majesty, Oba Idowu Basibo (Odoru V), the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, has passed away. 

The unsettling news broke on the evening of February 6, 2025, sending shockwaves throughout the community. According to local sources, the rumour of the king’s death has ignited deep-seated cultural fears among the indigenous people, primarily due to the subsequent ritual rites mandated by tradition.

Among these rites is the Oro, a solemn observance that requires every woman in the community to remain indoors until the rituals are fully performed. This practice, rooted in longstanding cultural beliefs, has intensified the emotional impact of the news. The situation is further compounded by the poignant timing of the alleged death. 

It was reported that Oba Basibo’s passing comes exactly one year after the interment of his beloved wife, Olori Kehinde Idowu Basibo