The Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, in Irepodun Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Ademola Ajakaiye, has joined his ancestors.
Ekiti State police command on Friday evening confirmed the death of the Oluyin at about 6:30 pm. Oluyin was a retired judge
There has been uncertainty about his death since morning as some chiefs in the palace claimed that the monarch was hale and hearty.
However, situation report from Iyin Ekiti to the state police headquarters confirmed the demise of the monarch.
The report quoted the chief security officer to the late monarch who confirmed that the prominent Oba had passed on and his body had been deposited in a morgue.