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Prominent Ibadan, Oyo State-based businessman and Islamic leader, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao, has died, aged 69.
News of his death was broken by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
NAN said he died today and that the death was confirmed by Alhaji Arisekola Alao’s eldest daughter, Khadija. Details of how he died were not immediately available.
Alhaji Arisekola Alao was until death Deputy President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland.
•Photo shows late Alhaji Arisekola Alao.