Baba Keji, oldest Alaafin palace worker dies at 120

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After cheating death for twelve decades,Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji in the palace of Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State, has finally succumbed to the cold hands of death aged 120

Reports revealed that Baba Keji, who was regarded as the oldest person in the palace, served three Alaafins before he died last night.

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His death came ten months after the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who he served for 51 years, before he joined his ancestors.

He will be buried today according to Islamic rites.
Upshort Reports

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