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Tinubu mourns Bauchi-based cleric Tanshi

Tinubu extolled the cleric’s efforts in countering the spread of violent extremism, especially in the early days of the Boko Haram conflict.

• April 4, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Bauchi-based Islamic cleric Idris Tanshi, at 68 years, in the early hours of Friday.

Mr Tinubu said the cleric contributed to moulding millions of youths and other Muslim faithful on the tenets of Islam, according to a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga.

The president extolled the cleric’s efforts in countering the spread of violent extremism, especially in the early days of the Boko Haram conflict.

He said the Muslim faithful would greatly miss his trenchant voice calling for moral rectitude and probity.

While praying for the repose of Mr Tanshi’s soul, Mr Tinubu urged his family and followers to find solace in his good work. 

(NAN) 

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