Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi is dead

Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is dead.

The Independent Mirror reports that His Son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi confirmed his death to Daily Trust.

Confirming the death to our reporter on phone, Sayyadi Ali said, “It is confirmed Sheikh has returned to his creator. We are all from Allah and to Him we shall all return.

“It is time for Sheikh to rest. We thank Almighty Allah. Allah has done everything to us for sparing the life of Sheikh till this time. Sheikh’s life was well spent. Alhamdulillah.

“I’m right now in Madinah, so I cannot confirm to you where the remains of Sheikh will be buried; maybe in Abuja or Bauchi.”