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Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi hale, hearty – Family

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Ibrahim Ramalan
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The family of the reknown Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, has dismissed as misleading reports insinuating the death of the cleric.

Mr Usman-Bauchi, who is one of the leaders of the Sufism, Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, has been reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday.

In a swift reaction, Sanusi Dahiru, a family member of the cleric, said that, “the 97-year-old scholar is hale and hearty.

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“We spoke with him and he is very fine in Abuja this morning.

“Sheikh Dahiru-Bauchi will leave Abuja for Kaduna tomorrow (Thursday) for the closing ceremony of the annual Qur’an Tafsir, where he was represented by his xon, Dr Sulumbai Dahiru.

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“So, people and admirers should disregard the rumors that Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi is dead.

“He is still alive with good health despite old age”, and urged the Muslim faithful to pray for the good health of the cleric.
NAN

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