The traditional ruler of Oke Ayedun Ekiti, Oba Jacob Fatunase Ala, Okunoye II, died yesterday at the age of 101.

The chairperson of Ikole Local Government, Mrs Abiola Olukayode, confirmed the death of the monarch to journalists.

She said, “It is true baba has died. I have been informed of his death. I was told this morning that he died in the midnight. May his soul rest in peace.”