19/01/2026
Breaking: Chief Imam of Ilorin is dead
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, the Chief Imam of Ilorin, has passed away.
The death of the revered Islamic scholar was confirmed on Monday. He was 75 years old.
Born in 1950 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Saliu rose through years of dedicated Islamic scholarship and service to become one of the most influential religious leaders in the state.
He served as the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate, a position he held for over four decades following his appointment in 1983.
Throughout his long reign, 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.
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