PREMIUM TIMES gathered from sources close to the actor that he died at his residence located at Ile-Alli area, along the Apete-Arola Road in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
A relative told this correspondent that Arigbabuwo passed on Monday night in his home.
The source included that the deceased had been sick for more than a half year until he kicked the bucket on monday night.
We gathered that separated from acting, Arigbabuwo devoted part of his life to the advancement of Islamic religion, particularly in Ido Local Government Area where he lived until his death.
Arigbabuwo until his death was the Public Relations Officer of the Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The Chairman, Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs, Abdulwaheed Amoo, likewise confirmed the death of the veteran Yoruba actor.
“Yes he died yesterday. He died as a devout Muslim. Despite his busy schedules, he dedicated part of his life to Islam,” Mr Amoo told PREMIUM TIMES.
“He was the Public Relations Officer of the Apete-Awotan-Ayegun Muslim community until he died. He is a humble person.
“The last information available to me is that he would he buried at 12.00 p.m. today at Muslim cemetery located at Onigbaketun, along the Apete-Awotan-Akufo Road,” Mr Amoo said.
