By Patrick Idowu
Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State who famously sheltered 262 Christians during an attack in the area, has died.
His son, Saleh Abubakar, confirmed the death on Friday, saying the cleric passed away on Thursday night at the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos.
According to him, the Imam had been hospitalised for 10 days after being diagnosed with a heart-related ailment and had experienced unstable health since the diagnosis.
Imam Abubakar died at the age of 90. He is survived by 19 children, 12 boys and seven girls.
