A 344 - year old tortoise popularly known as ALAGBA (The elderly one) in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso has passed on.

The sacred tortoise which was the oldest in Africa was sick for few days before her demise on Thursday october 3, 2019.

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

https://www.nairaland.com/3016036/meet-alagba-330-year-old-tortoise-found

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/ogbomoso-myth-of-the-324-year-old-tortoise.html

https://naijagists.com/new-photos-of-alagba-the-oldest-tortoise-in-the-world-living-at-soun-of-ogbomoso-palace-in-oyo-state-nigeria/

rip to the great ALAGBA you serve your masters well. Greet all the gone souls at the great beyond

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....

I have known and learnt about Alagba for years. and a lot of people read about the great tortoise I presumed

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

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

GOFRONT:
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 story of ALAGBA tortoise has been in the public space now not 30 years...and everyone that travels to Ogbomoso and have opportunity to visit the Ogbomosoland palace always see and snap with it. just google Ogbomoso tortoise and you will see series of stories about it in the tabloids, blogs etc