Security operatives have taken over the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, following the rumored death of the monarch.

Naija News learnt that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have taken over the place.

A further report has it that the gate to the palace has been shut by the security operatives.

The 87-year-old Aromolaran has been on the throne for 42 years.

According to the Nation, Oba Aromolaran was admitted at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State till Wednesday.

Impeccable sources in the palace confirmed to the platform that the monarch passed away on Wednesday.

A family source revealed, “We are crying and mourning presently. We are not even picking calls from outsiders but I can’t ignore your own that is why.

“They are moving personal belongings of the king out of the palace as I am speaking with you.”

Another security source said, “Operatives of Nigeria Police and Department of State Service(DSS) have taken over the palace as we have also shut the gates.”