Heavy security presence at the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, over the death of the monarch.
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The 87-year-old king had been on the throne for 42 years.
It was learnt that Oba Aromolaran was admitted at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State till Wednesday.
Palace sources revealed to The Nation that the monarch passed away on Wednesday. ““We are crying and mourning presently. They are moving personal belongings of the king out of the palace as I am speaking with you.”
Another source said operatives of Nigeria Police and Department of State Service(DSS) have taken over the palace as they have also shut the gates.
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