{"id":157874,"date":"2025-04-04T08:40:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/renowned-bauchi-cleric-abdulaziz-dutsen-tanshi-is-dead"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:13:27","slug":"renowned-bauchi-cleric-abdulaziz-dutsen-tanshi-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/renowned-bauchi-cleric-abdulaziz-dutsen-tanshi-is-dead","title":{"rendered":"Renowned Bauchi cleric, Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi is dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Prominent Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jumaat Mosque, Dr. Idris Abdulaziz, has passed away after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed illness.<\/p>\n<p>He died on Thursday night, leaving the Bauchi community and beyond in mourning over the loss of a respected religious leader.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral prayers for Dr. Abdulaziz will be held in Bauchi at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Abdulaziz, known for his passionate advocacy for justice and dedication to his faith, had been entangled in a legal dispute with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, since 2022. He was facing trial for alleged defamation and was at one point declared wanted by the Bauchi State Police Command for alleged contempt of court.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these controversies, Dr. Abdulaziz remained a revered figure, drawing admiration for his sermons and commitment to societal issues.<\/p>\n<p>News of his death has triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes from followers and sympathizers across social media platforms, with many describing him as a courageous and unwavering voice in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Though details surrounding his illness and death remain undisclosed, his passing has undeniably left a significant void in the religious landscape of Bauchi State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Prominent Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jumaat Mosque, Dr. Idris Abdulaziz, has passed away after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed illness. He died on Thursday night, leaving the Bauchi community and beyond in mourning over the loss of a respected religious leader. 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