A 344-year-old tortoise popularly known as Alagba, in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, is dead.

The scared tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on Thursday.

The tortoise became a popular breed upon ascension of the throne of the current Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi with the monarch providing good shelter and health support for the tortoise during its sojourn on earth.

Confirming the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, the Private Secretary to Oba Oyewumi, Toyin Ajamu, stressed that the tortoise, which attracted people from all walks of life from Nigeria and abroad, will be greatly missed not only by the palace household but everyone who came in contact with Alagba during her lifetime.

According to Ajamu: “Alagba had lived in the palace for centuries. The tortoise played host to many monarchs in Ogbomoso in the past. Alagba became popular because Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Soun of ogbomosoland, used his personal resources to cater for her well being.

“The tortoise had two staff members of the palace, dedicated to her. They provide food, health support and other logistics, so as to make sure she gets the best treatment. Often times, Kabiyesi shared great moments with Alagba. On a daily basis, Alagba, had tourists visiting her from different part of the world. The palace household, Ogbomoso community and stakeholders in the tourism sector are mourning Alagba’s passing. “

The palace secretary explained that plans were underway to preserve Alagba’s body for historical records.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribuneonlineng.com/breaking-344-year-old-tortoise-in-soun-of-ogbomosos-palace-is-dead/amp/

Last time, It was about the Oldest Gorilla who passed away in UNN....And now a 344 year old Toroise......

Only when they die, That's when we hear about their existence....

Im sure some people will start worshiping it. Even calling it their ancestor.

Africans and stupidity are like 5 and 6.

344 indeed

Man used to live longer but beer now don cut our life slip

Can these scientists do something about the longevity of MBE nwa aniga and create a serum for men.

Alagba has seen it all and he took it all to his grave.
Alagba na human being

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JUST IN!!! 344-Year-Old Tortoise, 'Alagba' Is Dead(Photos)


A 344- year old tortoise popularly known as ALAGBA in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso has died, Igbere TV has learnt.


Igbere TV gathered that the sacred tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before its demise on Thursday.

The tortoise became a popular breed upon ascension of the throne of the current Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi.

The monarch, provided good shelter and health support for the tortoise during its sojourn on earth.

Confirming the ugly incident, Private Secretary to Oba Oyewumi, Toyin Ajamu, stressed that the tortoise, which attracted people from all walks of life from Nigeria and abroad, will be greatly missed not only by the palace household but everyone who came in contact with ALAGBA during her lifetime.

He said, " Alagba had lived in the palace for centuries.

"The tortoise played host to many monarchs in Ogbomoso in the past.

" Alagba became popular because Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Soun of ogbomosoland, used his personal resources to cater for its well being.

"The tortoise had two staff members of the palace, dedicated to her.

" They provide food, health support and other logistics, so as to make sure she gets the best treatment.

"Often times, Kabiyesi shares great moments with Alagba.

" On a daily basis, Alagba, had tourists visiting from different part of the world.


" The palace household, Ogbomoso community and stakeholders in the tourism sector are mourning Alagba's passage".

The palace secretary explained that plans are underway to preserve Alagba's body for historical records.

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Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1041612/just-344-year-old-tortoise-alagba-deadphotos/

may his soul rest in perfect peace. he lived well on the surface of earth.

How do they know the tortoise is 344 years..?

344? Was any scientific analysis carried out before they arrived at that conclusion? Any radio carbon dating or something?

Nothing last forever, even aboki perfume has expiring date.

Haa! Alagba, erinwo ajanaku sun bi oke!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3InrUjPQAQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EuLgidId6c

A relic.

Lies! 344 wetin? They wan their own UNN Gorilla to trend.

Do we even have the technology to detect such in Nigeria. Even common Radio-carbon dating that gives rough estimate, we don't have.

Wow!

Rest in peace...


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Woawww beautiful to know that we were able to conserve that one for that long

I feel some cultures help in animal preservations, in where i am from in akwa ibom, it is a taboo to kill or eat monkey meat, so one finds out, that in the bushes enclosing my area, there are a good number of monkeys that face poaching from outsiders...

In other areas you find out that they dont eat snails, snakes, dogs and the likes... These customs ordinarily helps protect the culture banned animals.. Come to think of it,if it were not the palace's tortoise we all know this tortoise would have been meat some 300years ago, the moment it was caught.. But because it became the property of the gods, it lived to 300yrs.

Maybe the best way to vonserve animals for future generations is to link them to our culturesand make them sacred

I see progenitor

Okay..I think we should fry mango

omenka:
344? Was any scientific analysis carried out before they arrived at that conclusion? Any radio carbon dating or something?

It was among the first living creatures that Oduduwa met when he landed on earth from heaven.

AAAHHHH

ummhhhhhhh !

Rest in peace alagba.

E remain EKE NJABA, the true alagba, agadi awuawu one of Africa.




Quote me, they will start some fetishistic sacrifices to send it properly to the ancestors, including human rituals.

If you are reading this, and you are a Yahoo Yahoo or scam guy, or 419 etc , please know that you are doomed for life...... That money u HV stolen or acquired illegitimately, u can't enjoy it, gbagbe......... U are only heaping curses on ur head.....so quit such life, retrace ur steps BK to God and engage in decent work, God will surely bless ur handwork if he sees ur heart

@ op, may she journey well to become a strong human in her next life.........

Another Legend gone in the reign of Buhari ........make una check well, na hunger kill am

Plz am not feeling fine biko!!!

Sad. An article about her was written just a few days ago. Rest In Peace!

Rip ijapa

What Alagba has seen is hidden under his shell.

so who was counting the age knowing fully well that three centuries ago we don't count the years like we do before the arrival of our colonial masters

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Last time, It was about the Oldest Gorilla who passed away in UNN....And now a 344 year old Toroise......

Only when they die, That's when we hear about their existence....

The tortoise in Ogbomoso is well known and popular.moreso this present soun is over 90 years old and he said his father told him he (the grandfather) met the tortoise alive.so it's very possible the tortoise is in that age range.I think there is also a way the age of tortoise is calculated with the markings on their back

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Afonja....blame APC/Buhari