Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque dies at 68

The Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Ustaz Musa Muhammed, has died at age 68. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, announced the passing of the Imam in a statement in Ibadan today May 2nd.

The statement said the Chief Imam died during a brief illness at Abuja National Hospital. Musa Muhammed was born on April 11, 1947 and hailed from Jos North in Plateau State. He is survived by four wives and 14 children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.