Kaduna: Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Adam Tahir Dies At 130

The Chief Imam of Kafanchan, in Kaduna State, Sheikh Adam Tahir has died at the age of one hundred and thirty (130).

Naija News understands the cleric died on Wednesday evening after being ill for some time.

Confirming Tahir’s death, the Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim said the late Chief Imam is a role model to many and will be greatly missed.

Reacting to the death of the Sheikh, the Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Muhammad II, in a condolence message, described the death of the Imam as a huge loss to the emirate and to the people of southern parts of Kaduna State.

He prayed to God for the repose of the deceased’s soul.

Sheikh Tahir is survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and more than 200 great-grandchildren.

Meanwhile, a probe panel set up by the Inspector General of Police has slammed the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, over a comment on his travails.

Naija News earlier reported that the embattled super cop had alleged that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are behind his predicament due to the raid against them in the South East.

It was learned that the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police made the allegation during his appearance before the investigation panel set up to probe him at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

But according to the report submitted to IGP Usman Baba, which was then forwarded to the Police Service Commission (PSC), the panel berated the embattled police officer for blaming the proscribed group for his travails.

In the report, the probe panel described Kyari’s claim as baseless and watery, asking the PSC to demote the suspended police officer from the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police.