The Muslim community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Muyideen Bello.
His passing was announced by another prominent Islamic scholar, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, on Friday morning.
Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji Bello was widely respected for his profound teachings and unwavering dedication to Islamic scholarship.
Corroborating the news of the demise, popular cleric and follower of the late Bello, who is also an Islamic singer, Alhaji Basit Olarenwaju, popularly known as Aponle Anabi, also shared the image of the 84-year-old scholar with tearful emojis on his official Facebook page on Friday.
Multiple reports from local media in Oyo State have also reported the demise of the revered cleric.