Scroll down for photosFormer governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has been buried at about 4pm today (04/10/2013), despite the plane crash involving his corpse yesterday.
He was buried at his hometown in Iju-Odo, Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State.
Earlier, his burial rites commenced at St. Paul Anglican Church amidst tight security.
There was also a heavy security presence at the country home of the late former governor as well as the Manuwa Memorial Grammar School and Iju-Odo Civic Centre, both slated as venues for the reception.
Check out photos from the burial ceremony after the cut:
President Jonathan was not able to attend the funeral but was represented by Police Affairs Minister, Caleb Olukolade.
The Christian wake-keep was held yesterday as scheduled.
After the initial confusion that trailed Thursday's plane crash, the family resolved to continue with the burial programme.
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