Oba Erediauwa Of Benin Dies Of Unknown Illness

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The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead.

He died on Friday afternoon.

His death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe.
The late monarch has been battling an unknown illness since last year.

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