Sofola was said to have died at his Lagos residence at about 8.00pm on Friday, March 23, 2018.

He was 84 years old.

Sofola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) will be buried in Ikenne, Ogun State on Saturday, March 24.

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The deceased had also served as the Chairman, Nigerian Body of Benches and he was the first black to be appointed Secretary of the International Bar Association.