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The palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has been gutted by fire, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The cause of the fire at the palace located in central Lagos is yet unknown, but fire-fighters from the Lagos State Fire Service “are battling to put off the fire,” the report said.
It added that Oba Akiolu has been taken to a safe place.
