Lagos Oba dies at 64 after Eid prayers
By Emma Ogbuehi
A prominent Lagos monarch, Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
He was aged 64.
Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement today.
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He said the King will be buried at 4 pm in accordance with Islamic customs.
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.”
Olasoju, however, did not disclose the cause of the monarch’s death.
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