The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Sheikh Adam Tahir, is dead. He was 130.
He is survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and more than 200 great-grandchildren.
However, it was not stated how many wives he had.
Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday.
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Kassim said the late Imam would be greatly missed by the Muslim faithful as he was a role model to all.
In a condolence message, the Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Muhammad II, described the death of the Imam as a huge loss to the emirate and to the people of Southern parts of Kaduna State. Muhammadu prayed to God for the repose of the deceased’s soul.