Nigeria, July 16 -- Traditionalists attempting to pay their last respects to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, were driven away from the venue.

The incident occurred while Imams were preparing for prayers at the Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence, in Ijebu-Ode.

According to an eyewitness, Adedire Adetona, the king's first son, had instructed that traditionalists would not be allowed to attend the funeral, prompting soldiers to escort them away.

One traditionalist said that they had come solely to pay their respects to the departed king, but were rebuffed by the royal family, the source said.

In a video post by a Facebook user capturing a short scene at the burial site, Mr Adetona was seen gesturing to the traditionalists...