Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, the Osolo of Isolo died suddenly at 64, Wednesday shortly after the Eid prayers.
According to a statement made available to the media by the Isolo Local Council Development Area, chairman Olasoju Adebayo, the who died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and would be buried today in accordance with Islamic rites.
“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.”
Speaking on the Oba’s demise governor Sanwo-Olu, said in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, his passing is a great loss to the traditional institution and Lagos State as a whole.
“On behalf of the government and people of Lagos, I commiserate with the people of Isolo, the deceased family, friends, and associates on the transition of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III.
“The death of Oba Agbabiaka is a great loss to the people of Isolo, and he will be greatly missed. He made lots of positive impacts during his lifetime, contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of his community as a traditional ruler.
“Oba Agbabiaka, as a first-class traditional ruler, left a lasting legacy that the people of Isolo Kingdom will continue to cherish. I pray that Almighty God be pleased with the soul of the late monarch and grant the royal family and the people of Isolo and Lagos State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
