The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has passed away.

Bashir Lawal Adam, son to the deceased, confirmed the report, adding that his father died today, July 11, 2024, after a brief illness at a private hospital in Jos.

He said the late Islamic cleric, who died at the age of 80, left behind three wives, 14 children and many grandchildren.

The Plateau State Publicity Secretary of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Sani Mudi, described the cleric’s death as a loss to the entire Muslim community in the state.

Mudi, in a statement, said, “The late Sheikh Adam was an erudite scholar, Islamic jurist, renowned Qur’anic scholar, and a respected leader of the Muslim community. He was appointed Deputy Chief Imam in 2009 and later Chief Imam in 2015.”

The statement further stated that the late Imam would be buried Friday morning after funeral prayers.

SOURCE: DAILYTRUST