Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
The monarch reportedly died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday.
Already, the Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, has issued a statement confirming the monarch’s demise.
According to the statement, the deceased monarch would be buried by 4pm today, according to Islamic rites.
The statement read, “I have the instruction of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to formally announce the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, today April 10, 2024. He was aged 64.
“He will be buried today by 4pm at his palace, 3/5 Akinbaye Street, Isolo, according to Islamic rites. May his soul rest in peace.”
But the statement did not disclose the cause of the Osolo’s death.
The monarch ascended the throne 20 years ago.