Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, the Oniru of Iruland , the 14th Oniru of Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos, has joined his ancestors.
Sources have it that Oba Oniru died in Lagos after a brief illness.He was aged 82.
Oba Abiodun, one of the richest monarchs in Lagos, was instrumental to transforming the Iru Kingdom from its village status to a thriving site of stunning architectural masterpieces.
Oba Oniru was born in 1937 and learned the ropes from his father before ascending the throne of Iruland. A businessman and civil engineer, he was the brains behind the elite Oniru Estate in Victoria Island.His first son, Aremo Segun Oniru, is a former Commissioner in Lagos state. Some of his other children are Tijani Oniru, Demola Oniru, Tolu Toolz Damuren among others.
The 82-year-old king died today, although there has been no official confirmation from his children and palace officials.
According to Yoruba culture, the death of a monarch is not always announced until after traditional rites are performed.
Oba Oniru is the father of media personality Toolz Oniru-Demuren.
