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Lagos Monarch, Osolo Of Isolo Dies After Eid Prayers
Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, the Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, has reportedly died.
According to reports, the monarch breathed his last shortly after participating in the Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Wednesday (today).
The sad news was confirmed by Olasoju Adebayo, the Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, in a statement received by our correspondent. Adebayo further mentioned that the late monarch will be laid to rest at 4 pm, following Islamic customs.
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, refused to speak further on the cause of the monarch’s death
Nation Post reports that the monarch spent 20 years on the throne.
