A first-class monarch in Lagos, Onidimu of Idimu in Egbe Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos state, Oba Azeez Olugoke, has breathe his last at the age of 87.

The death of the revered monarch was announced by the Chairman of Egbe Idimu LCDA, Sanyaolu Olowoopejo on Sunday.

According to Olowoopejo, the monarch died after a brief illness.

He disclosed the burial rites would soon be announced by the family.

The council chairman commiserated with the royal family and the sons and daughters of Idimu town over the death of their royal father.

He described the deceased as a peace-loving monarch who is interested in the development of the community.

Idimu is one of the most densely populated towns in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos state, the largest populated council in Lagos.