The Bauchi State Police Command has declared controversial Islamic cleric, Idris Abdul’azeez wanted for alleged ‘Contempt of Court.’
The Police in a Special Gazette Bulletin issued by the order of the Inspector-General of Police on Thursday, urged anyone with information about the whereabouts of the 63-year-old cleric to report to the State Police Command or any nearest Police station.
Abdul’azeez is dark in complexion and of slim build, with a diamond-shaped face, brown eyes, and gray hair. They reported that he was last seen at Dutsen Tanshi in Bauchi State.
The police state that “handsome reward” awaits any person(s) with information leading to Dutsen Tanshi’s arrest.
The Upper Shari’a Court in Bauchi had issued an arrest warrant for the Chief Imam following his refusal to appear before the Court to continue his trial.
Abdul’aziz is standing trial before the Court on offences bordering on alleged incitement of public disturbance of peace and blasphemy.
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