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Ogun: Olumo priestess dies at 137

Mrs Sanni passed on Wednesday morning at her residence at Itoko Abeokuta, Ogun state.

• June 2, 2022
Sinatu Aduke Sanni
Sinatu Aduke Sanni

Sinatu Aduke Sanni, popularly known as Iya Olumo (priestess of Olumo rock) has passed on.

She died at age 137

Mrs Sanni passed on Wednesday morning at her residence at Itoko Abeokuta, Ogun state.

Olumo rock, which served as a refuge place for the Egbas during inter-tribal wars of the 19th century, attracts worshippers and tourists from across the world, year in year out.

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