A prominent Lagos monarch and paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, is dead. The monarch passed away on Wednesday, aged 64 at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). He was said to have been rushed to be hospital shortly after returning from Eid prayers. The cause of his death was not immediately made public.
His remained has since been buried today (according to Islamic rites) at 4p.m. at his palace, 3/5 Akinbaye Street, Isolo in Lagos.
Sources however hinted CityScoop that the late Osolo had been battling a life-threatening illness before now.
His death came just weeks short of his 20th coronation anniversary. Agbabiaka was installed as Osolo of Isolo Kingdom on July 11, 2004 by the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu administration in the state.