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Osolo Of Isolo Kingdom In Lagos State Dies After 20yrs On The Throne (pic)

The Lagos monarch was said to haveย passed away on Wednesday morning.

In a statement, Olasoju Adebayo, chairman of Isolo local community development association (LCDA), said the monarch will be buried on Wednesday evening.

โ€œI have the instruction of the Executive Governor of Lagos state, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to formally announce the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, today 10th April, 2024,โ€ย the statement reads.

โ€œHe was aged 64. He will be buried today by 4pm at his palace, 3/5 Akinbaye street, Isolo, according to Islamic rites.โ€

The chairman did not disclose the cause of the monarchโ€™s death.

Agbabiaka was installed as Osolo of Isolo Kingdom on July 11, 2004.

The monarch would have celebrated 20 years on the throne in July.