Quite a number of no-truths and distortion has been written regarding the eloping of an entity called ‘Abobaku’.
In Ile-Ife, the person so referred to is called ‘Saarun’, head of the ‘Emeses’ who are stewards to a reigning Ooni.
The Saarun is the head and closest aid who must go everywhere the Ooni goes. It follows in the days of old that upon the demise of an Ooni, his most trusted aid and steward will be interred with him to continue his life of service to his master and as well show his loyalty.
Nigeria Gists 