The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has commiserated with the government and Muslim Ummahs over the death of the Chief Imam of Minna Central Mosque, Mallam Ibrahim Isah Fari.
The Chairman of CAN, Niger State, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, in a condolence message, described the late Imam as a prominent Islamic scholar who preached love, unity, and peaceful coexistence among people of both Christian and Muslim faiths.
According to the Chairman, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese:
“On behalf of the State Executive Council members and the entire Christendom, I want to condole with the state government and the entire Muslim Ummahs, especially those in the Minna Emirate, over the demise of the Chief Imam of Minna Central Mosque, Mallam Ibrahim Isah Fari, who passed away on Saturday night.
“The death of the Chief Imam is indeed a loss to us and, of course, the entire Muslim community. He will be greatly missed.”
Bishop Yohanna also stated that until his death, the late Imam was a humble and peaceful ambassador who lived a selfless life, offering his all, especially through wise counsel.
Furthermore, he prayed that Almighty God grants his family and the entire Muslim Ummahs the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
Dominica Nwabufo
