The Soun Of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, is dead, multiple sources have confirmed to the media.
The 95-year-old died in the early hours on Sunday.
Oba Oyewunmi, born on May 27, 1926 to the Gbagun ruling house, ascended the throne in 1973 and reigned as Ajagungbade III for 48 years.
The monarch’s private secretary Toyin Ajamu told NAN that further announcements would be made by the palace soon.