Family Confirms Death of Attah of Igala

The death of Idakwo Micheal Ameh Oboni, the Attah of Igala, has been confirmed by the late monarch’s son, Prince Ocholi Idakwo.

He confirmed the death of his father while speaking to newsmen at the Attah of Igala’s Palace, on Saturday.

In a statenment issued by his spokesperson, Dr. Gabriel Ottah, Prince Idakwo said: “Attah joined the ancestors on the 27th of August 2020.”

The Prince thanked the people for their support and prayers.

He described his deceased father as a “man of action and one who was passionate about upholding the rich culture of Igala.”

Recall that Naija News had reported that the monarch died on Thursday morning.

HRM Oboni II was the chairman, Kogi State traditional council.

Sources disclosed that he passed on after a brief ailment.