The remains of Prince Abubakar Audu was
this afternoon laid to rest at Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area.
The burial took place at his residence. The burial rites were conducted by a team of Imams from across Igala land.
Controversy had trailed the burial of the former governor
when rumour filtered into town that he had resurrected. A prophet had earlier
promised to revive Audu to life.
There was mild drama between the prophet and members of the
Audu family refused to let him in. The youths of Ogbonicha, in their infuriated state, broke the door to
the room where Audu was laid to let the prophet in.
Attempts to revive Audu was futile.
The burial was well attended as scores of the who-is-who in
Nigerian politics as well as members of the business community were in
Ogbonicha to give their last respect to the departed hero.
Many residents of Ogbonicha paid tribute to arguably their
most illustrious son.
Hajia Mariam said the death of Audu is an irreparable loss
not only to Igala Kingdom, but Nigeria as a whole. She said the late Audu will
be greatly missed by the people of Ogbonicha.
Individuals got their tear glands ripped when his body was lowered into
the grave.
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