Newsbreak: Oba of Isolo, Lagos State WAJA

By Samuel Ogunsona

The traditional ruler of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III has passed on. In the traditional Yoruba culture, Oba Isolo Waja

A statement form the local authority said the Oba passed today. He has been buried in his palace located in Isolo, Lagos. He was aged 64.

The statement signed by Executive Chairman, Isolo LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo said ‘I 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, today 10th April, 2024.”

The Oba was buried today by 4pm at his palace, 3/5 Akinbaye street, Isolo according to Islamic rites, he said.
In recent times, traditional rulers have been buried according to their new found faith instead of following the agelong traditional procedures.