The Paramount ruler of Isolo in Lagos State, Osolo of Isolo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka, is dead.
It was gathered that Oba Agbabiaka died at the age of 64, three months before the celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary.
According to the report, the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday.
Confirming the dead, the Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, in a statement, disclosed that the deceased monarch would be buried by 4 pm according to Islamic rites.
Olasoju, however, did not disclose the cause of his death.
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.”
The deceased became the traditional ruler of the town in 2004.
Until his death, HRM Agbabiaka was the Secretary of the League of Awori Obas in Lagos State.