The remains of former Kogi governor, Prince Abubakar Audu was this
afternoon laid to rest at Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area. The
burial took place at his residence. See photos (HERE).
The burial rites were conducted by a team of Imams from across Igalaland.
Controversy
had trailed the burial of the former governor when rumour filtered into
town that he had resurrected. A prophet had earlier promised to revive
Audu to life.
There was mild drama between the prophet and
members of the Audu family, who had refused to let him in. The youths of
Ogbonicha broke the door to the room where Audu was laid to allow the
prophet gain access.
However, the prophet failed to resurrect Audu, prompting the youths to go berserk, threatening to kill the prophet.
The
burial was well attended as scores of the who-is-who in Nigerian
politics as well as members of the business community were in Ogbonicha
to give their last respect to the departed hero.
There was an ocean of tears when his body was lowered into the grave.