South Carolina, USA – Oyotunji African Village in Beaufort County, South Carolina in the United States of America (USA), has been thrown into mourning following the death of its leader, Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II.
The leader of the Yoruba community in the United States was stabbed to death around 2:45 p.m on Monday, July 29, 2024.
The circumstances that led to the death of the 47-year-old traditional ruler remain under investigation.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said Oba Adefunmi II was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died from the injuries he sustained, WSAV News reports.
The deceased, who is also known as Adegbolu Abiogemo Adefunmi, took over from his late father in 2005.
53-year-old Akiba Kasale Meredith was arrested while she was walking to the scene of the incident. Meredith is currently in custody at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
