Tragedy as Ogun herbalist, wife die hours apart

Residents of Odogbolu, Ogun State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of a prominent herbalist, Chief Kabiru Rasaq, popularly known as Amigboro, and his wife, Kehinde.

According to The PUNCH, the couple reportedly died hours apart on Friday, October 30, 2026, under tragic circumstances.

Rasaq, identified as the Oluwo Ifa of Odogbolu, reportedly died following an unsuccessful surgical procedure at an undisclosed hospital.

His wife, a petty trader, allegedly collapsed after receiving news of his death and was rushed to hospital, where she subsequently died.

A resident who spoke anonymously confirmed that the incident had devastated the community.

Announcing their deaths on Facebook, Fadipe Gbenro wrote:

“We announce with deep sorrow the passing of the Oluwo Ifa of Odogbolu and his beloved wife. Both husband and wife left us on the same day. It’s a painful loss to the Amigboro and Ojurongbe families and the entire Odogbolu community.”