The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Sheikh Adam Tahir has died at the age of 130, leaving behind 26 children, 290 grandchildren, and more than 200 great-grandchildren.
Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday evening in an illness.
In a condolence message, the Emir of Jema’a, 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.
Mr Kassim prayed God for the repose of the deceased’s soul.