BREAKING: Chief Imam Of Ilorin Dies At 75.

The Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, Sheikh Bashir Solihu, has passed away at the age of 75.

The Chairman of the Islamic Missionaries Association, IMAN, Sheikh Abdullahi Nurudeen-Adana, confirmed the death of the cleric to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin on Monday.

Nurudeen-Adana, who spoke at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, disclosed that the Chief Imam died after battling an illness, the details of which were not made public.

He explained that Solihu rose through years of commitment to Islamic learning and religious service to become one of the most prominent and respected Islamic leaders in Kwara State.

The late cleric served as the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate and occupied the position for more than forty years, following his appointment in 1983.

“Throughout his long tenure, the late Chief Imam was widely known for his deep understanding of Islamic teachings, firm leadership in religious affairs, and consistent advocacy for peace, unity, and religious tolerance among Muslims and the wider society,” he said.

The IMAN chairman described the death of the Chief Imam as shocking and described it as an unmitigated disaster.

He extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, members of the Kwara Council of Ulama, and the entire people of the Ilorin Emirate.