Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
A 30-year-old Nigerian-born American police officer was recently killed in the line of duty
While responding to a non-emergency call in the city of Pearland, Texas, USA on June 12, Nigerian born Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya met his tragic death at the hands of a drunk driver. Thedriver later identified as Amber Willemsen, ran into Endy at an intersection, causing major damage to both of their vehicles and trapping Endy inside his car. He was later airlifted to a hospital where he died from the fatal injuries he sustained.
In a statement released on the Pearland police department’sfacebook page, here’s what they said: “On June 12, 2016 at approximately 0315 hours the Pearland Police Department was notified of a major accident involving a Pearland Police vehicle at the intersection of 2500 E. Broadway and Liberty. Officers arrived and found two vehicles involved in a catastrophic crash. The marked Pearland Police vehicle sustained major damage and the officer was pinned inside.
Pearland Fire extracted the officer and he was then airlifted to Memorial Herman Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Endy Ekpanya had been with the department since 2015. The second party involved in the crash was also transported to Memorial Herman with non-life threatening injuries. The Pearland Police Department is working closely with the Texas Department of Public Safety in the ongoing investigation.” Late Endy’s son Julian Ekpenya was seen weeping profusely beside his father’s coffin, before his mother Lucy Lugo, took him in her arms and consoled him. See photos below:
Julian being consoled by his mother Endy was buried on June 21. So sad! RIP!
While responding to a non-emergency call in the city of Pearland, Texas, USA on June 12, Nigerian born Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya met his tragic death at the hands of a drunk driver. The
In a statement released on the Pearland police department’s
Julian being consoled by his mother Endy was buried on June 21. So sad! RIP!
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