The remains of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi laid to rest at his Oluyole residence in Ibadan.
Senator Abiola laid to rest behind closed door, in line with the initial statement by the family as journalists were not allowed access.
At about half-past ten in the morning, some Islamic clerics who conducted the prayers were seen leaving the premises.
Officials of NCDC also left the premises a few minutes later.
A number of sympathisers were locked out of the street leading to the residence of the late governor by security agents.
A prayer session is expected to hold at the Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.
The family had earlier released a statement on Saturday, saying that the Senator will be laid to rest on Sunday.
According to a statement by the deceased politician’s family and made available to journalists on Friday evening by Mr Bolaji Tunji, the media aide to the late former governor, Ajimobi would be laid to rest at 12noon on Sunday 28, June 2020, after the traditional Muslim prayers. The statement reads:
“In close consultation with the governments of Lagos and Oyo states, the date for the burial ceremony has been announced.”
“Barring any changes, his body will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke-Ado, Ibadan at 12 noon on Sunday the 28th, of June 2020 after the traditional Muslim prayers.
“To ensure that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to and in light of the current circumstances of our national health challenges, the family appeals to the public to observe strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in their participation. “