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The Urhobo ethnic nationality of Delta State has been thrown into mourning, following the passage of HRM, Sir Emmanuel Okumagba, the Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area of the State.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the passage of the Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom, who marked his 75th birthday in March, filtered in on Sunday.
Details surrounding the passage of HRM Okumagba are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.
The Otata Of Okere -Urhobo kingdom Warri, Chief Gold Eburu, a retired Brigadier-General, announced the death at a press briefing held at the Palace of the Orosuen.
The Kingdom’s spokesman said the monarch has travelled to join his ancestors. He noted that the final rites of passage would be announced later.
Chief Eburu said the council of Chiefs had directed that in line with the customs and traditions of Okere Urhobo Kingdom no ceremonies such as burials, marriages and others would take place within the kingdom until after the celebrations of the final rites of the monarch.
Chief Eburu also appealed to all residents of the kingdom to remain peaceful during this period.