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Justice Gbolagunte’s family releases burial rites

The family of a late judge of the Oyo State High Court, Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte, has announced the programme for his funeral.

The first son of the deceased, Oladiran Gbolagunte, announced the weeklong programme via a statement issued on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

According to Oladiran, the funeral programmes commence with a Special Valedictory Court Session on Monday, July 22, at the Oyo State High Court, 1, Ring Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at 10 a.m.

He added: “On Tuesday, July 23, there will be a Commendation Service at New Estate Baptist Church, 57, Adisa Bashua Street, Surulere, Lagos State from 5 p.m.

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“This will be followed by a Service of Songs from 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Felicia Hall, Jogor Centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan.

“A Funeral Service will be held at the New Reservation Area Baptist Church, Familusi Avenue, Iyangaku, Ibadan from 10 a.m., after which his remains will be interred at a private ceremony by the family.

“Justice Gbolagunte, who died on June 24, 2024, is survived by his wife, Wuraola; son, Oladiran, a Digital Technologist with specialisation in Network Communications; a daughter, Oladoyin, a lawyer and an accountant; and another son, Oladotun, also a lawyer; grandchildren; an aged mother; siblings; nephews; nieces; and cousins.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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