The traditional ruler of Asaba, the Delta state capital, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien, is reportedly dead.
Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, joined his ancestors on Wednesday, barely a month after celebrating his 100th birthday.
According to PM news, the report of the monarch’s demise filtered into the streets of Asaba on Wednesday night, with residents of the state capital describing his death as a great loss to the entire Asaba kingdom.
At the time of this report, the palace was yet to officially announce the demise of the revered monarch.
