20 interesting facts about Chief Bola Ige who died today in History

Chief James Ajibola Idowu Adegoke Ige, commonly known as Bola Ige, was a prominent Nigerian lawyer and politician. The sage had his last breath on Dec. 23, 2001 following his assassination by yet-to-be identified individuals in Solemilia Court, No 8, Akinlabi Sanda Close, Bodija in Ibadan, Oyo State. The gruesome murder also led to the sudden death of Atinuke, his wife; and destabilized his family. Though a Yoruba man, he was born in Kaduna when he had his humble beginning. He later moved to the west at the age of 13 in 1943 and attended the prestigious Ibadan Grammar School and the University of Ibadan where he studied Classics.  At Edutimes Africa, we remember the sage who died 23 years ago at this moment of reflection.