Nigeria, March 16 -- The late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has been laid to rest.

The late monarch, who was the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, was laid to rest according to Islamic rite at his family residence, in Ibadan amidst a large crowd of mourners.

The Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, led Islamic leaders to conduct burial arrangements and prayers on the remains of Oba Balogun.

Earlier at the lying-in-state held at the ancient Mapo hall, Ibadan, tributes were showered on the late Olubadan who many described as a peace-loving person.

The Olubadan-in-council, family and prominent persons in Ibadan paid homage as a sign of last respect to the late monarch.

Speaking with journalists, the ...