The death has been reported of the king of Asaba, Delta state capital, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien.
According to a source, Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, joined his ancestors on Wednesday, barely a month after celebrating his 100th birthday.
The news of the monarch’s demise went viral on Wednesday night, with residents of the state capital describing his death as a great loss to the entire Asaba kingdom.
The palace is yet to officially announce the demise of the revered monarch.
