Nigeria, July 26 -- The Lagos State Government has warned individuals parading themselves as Oba-elect to the throne of the Olu of Epe Kingdom, following the recent passing of His Royal Majesty, Shefiu Adewale.

Mr Adewale, the 19th Olu of Epe, died on 31 May, at the age of 86, and was buried the same day according to Islamic rites.

In a statement posted on the official Lagos State Government Facebook page on Friday, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Bolaji Robert, said no individual has been officially approved as the new Olu of Epe.

"The state government called the attention of the general public, especially residents of Epe and environs, to the fact that no official approval has been gr...