The palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, is currently under heavy security presence, with operatives from the Nigeria Police and Department of State Service (DSS) taking over the premises.
*Rumors of the Oba’s Passing*
The 87-year-old monarch, who has been on the throne for 42 years, was admitted to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, until Wednesday. Sources close to the palace have confirmed that the Oba passed away on Wednesday.
*Family and Palace in Mourning*
A family source revealed, “We are crying and mourning presently. We are not even picking calls from outsiders.” Another security source added, “We have shut the gates and are moving personal belongings of the king out of the palace” .
