Breaking News: Ilesa Palace Under Guard By DSS And Police Due To Obokun’s Rumored Demise

Published September 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Breaking News: Ilesa Palace Under Guard By DSS And Police Due To Obokun’s Rumored Demise

Security forces have taken control of the Ilesa Palace, home to the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, amid rumors of the monarch’s death. Reports indicate that both the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are overseeing the palace.

The entrance to the palace has been secured by the security operatives. Oba Aromolaran, who is 87 years old, has been on the throne for 42 years. According to the Nation, the monarch was recently admitted to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, and was there until Wednesday.

Sources close to the palace have confirmed that Oba Aromolaran passed away on Wednesday. A family member shared, “We are in mourning and not accepting calls from outsiders. However, I’m speaking with you because I can’t ignore your inquiry. We are currently moving the king’s personal belongings out of the palace.”

Additionally, a security source noted, “The Nigeria Police and DSS have taken charge of the palace, and we have also closed the gates.”