Imam who saved 262 Christians, Abubakar Abdullahi dies in Jos

The Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, who Famously Shielded 262 Christians during a Violent Communal attack has died at the age of 90.

Saleh Abubakar son of the deceased Confirmed the death to arise news in Jos said the Cleric Passed away on Thursday night at plateau specialist hospital in Jos.

He revealed that his father died tens earlier after being admitted into the hospital, following Complications linked to a heart Condition that have affected his heart for Some time.

He was initiately admitted diagnosed with a heart problem and had being on check ups all the time and since then his health had not been Stable following the diagnoses.

Imam Abdullahi is Survived by 19 Children made up of 12 boys and 7 girls.

In June 2018, during a faith based Clashes that Swept through 10 Villages in Barkin Ladi Local government area of plateau state, the late imam hid 262 Christians in a mosque and his private home untill the Violence Subsided, preventing them from being killed.

His actions earned him both local and international recognition across globe.