The Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
It was gathered that the monarch gave up the ghost after the Eid prayers marking the end of Ramadan on Wednesday.
His demise was confirmed in a statement released by the Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo.
In the statement, the chairman stated that the deceased monarch would be buried by 4pm today according to Islamic rites.
The statement read in part as: “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.
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“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.”
The cause of the late monarch’s death was however not disclosed in the statement nor by any official authority as at the time of filing this report.
