Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has died.
He reportedly died in Kaduna following a long-term illness.
Family sources confirmed that the esteemed cleric, who was over 100 years old, passed away on Wednesday.
The news was later shared by former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a post on X.
“It is with a heavy heart and complete submission to the will of Allah (SAW) that we receive the news of the passing of our revered leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, one of the leaders of the Tijjaniyya order in Nigeria.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his noble deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.”
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential Islamic scholars.
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