A popular Lagos-based socialite and monarch, Alhaji Buhari Oloto, has passed away at 80.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Chairman, Lagos Central Senatorial District, Hakeem Bamgbola, confirmed his death in a statement issued to newsmen recently.
Tribune Online reports that the late Oloto was installed as the Oba of Iguruland, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos last September.
Oba Oloto, popularly known as Buhari Oloto and later called Abu Oloto, was a popular figure in the Lagos social scene for over 40 years.
While reacting to the development, The Grandson of the 8th Obanikoro of Lagos, Engr. Layiwola Ajayi-Bembe expressed surprise at the demise of Alhaji Buhari Oloto, adding that God knows best.
Meanwhile, Ajayi-Bembe, who is the Chairman of County and City bricks, described the late Oloto as a good man who lived an enviable life for his people.
He also described the monarch as someone who is generous to a fault, stating that the people Oto and Lagos state specifically, including Nigeria will sorely miss the man of great virtues.
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