A prominent Islamic cleric, Imam Dr. Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi, has passed away.
Sheikh Muhammad Kabir Haruna confirmed his death on his verified Facebook account late on Thursday night.
The late Imam was a leading Islamic scholar in Africa, widely recognized for his contributions to disseminating Islamic teachings across the continent.
In addition to his scholarly work, Imam Idris was also a businessman and farmer.
He had been contending with ill health for some time, and recently traveled abroad for medical treatment during the last Ramadan.
His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Eid Mosque in Games Village, Bauchi State.