Mourners at the burial of Ilorin Chief Imam. Photo: Dare Akogun
Massive crowds gathered at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin on Monday to bid farewell to the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bashir Solihu, who passed away on Monday.
Solihu died at the age of 75.
The Chief Imam, who served as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin for over four decades, was known for his wisdom, intelligence, and dedication to promoting interfaith harmony and tolerance.
Mourners at the burial of Ilorin Chief Imam. Photo: Dare Akogun
He was appointed as the Chief Imam in 1983 and has been a beacon of peace and unity in the Ilorin Emirate.
The Janazah prayer, held at the Emir’s palace, was attended by prominent Nigerians, including the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
Mourners at the burial of Ilorin Chief Imam. Photo: Dare Akogun
The Emir described the late Chief Imam as a man of great honour and piety, whose demise was a monumental loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the Muslim Ummah, and humanity at large
Sheikh Solihu was born in 1950 and began his Quranic education at Magaji Baboko Quranic School.
Mourners at the burial of Ilorin Chief Imam. Photo: Dare Akogun
He later attended Shaykh Abubakar Sakama school and received several honours, including an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Belaze University, UK, in 2013.
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