The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors, have confirmed.
The confirmation was made on Sunday in Ibadan.
The sources, who pleaded anonymity, told News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, that the 93-year-old traditional ruler died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, in the early hours of Sunday during an illness.
Oba Adetunji died few weeks after two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State, Soun of Ogbomoso and Asigangan of Igangan, joined their ancestors.
Oba Adetunji, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, ascended the throne of his forefathers on March 4, 2016.
A palace source and one of the aides to the traditional ruler, said the news (of the death) was not far from the truth.
The source, who pleaded anonymity, said the Olubadan-in-Council would soon make official announcement on the demise of the first class traditional ruler.
Also, some chiefs confided that the oba had joined his ancestors.
They said that official announcement would be made in due course.
The atmosphere in the city remained calm with many residents trooping to the Popoyemoja Palace of the traditional ruler to confirm the news.
Scores of residents were seen in groups discussing the demise of the traditional ruler in the early day of the New Year.
