The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
According to PUNCH Online, the monarch passed on shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday.
The Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, confirmed his death in a statement.
He said that the monarch would be buried by 4 pm 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 4 pm at his palace, 3/5 Akinbaye Street, Isolo, according to Islamic rites. May his soul rest in peace”.
Olasoju, however, did not disclose the cause of his death.
The monarch spent 20 years on the throne.
