The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
This was confirmed in a statement issued by Olasoju Adebayo, the Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area.
The statement revealed that the monarch will be buried by 4:00 pm on Wednesday in accordance with Islamic rites.
The statement reads: “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 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.”
He was said to have died shortly after observing Eid prayers.
Agbabiaka was installed as Osolo of Isolo Kingdom on July 11, 2004, and would have been 20 years on the throne in some months.
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