Oba Oniru loses mum

Mrs Muinat  Lawal-Akapo, mother of Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom in Lagos, has died at the age of 85 years.

The traditional ruler disclosed this in a statement that the octogenarian died on Wednesday morning in Lagos.

“In total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, Oba  Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II), Oniru of Iru Kingdom, the entire Abisogun- Oniru royal family, Ajasa , Sokun (Onilegbale) Royal House of Lagos, Olorogun Atebo and Olorogun Agan Chieftaincy Family of Lagos  and the Lawal-Akapo and Ojora families announce the death of our mother, Olori Muinat Olabisi Abeni Ajasa  Lawal-Akapo.

“She was aged 85 years and having lived well.

“Funeral rites will be in line with Islamic rites at 4.00pm today. Other details will be shared subsequently.

“May her soul rest in the bossom of Allah,” he said.