PLATEAU CLERIC WHO SHELTERED 262 CHRISTIANS DURING ATTACK DIES
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, who famously protected 262 Christians during communal clashes, has passed away.
On Friday, his son, Saleh Abubakar, confirmed his father’s passing through the media, revealing that the cleric died Thursday night at the Plateau Specialist Hospital in Jos.
According to Saleh, his father “died ten days after he was admitted” to the hospital. “He was initially diagnosed with a heart problem. He’d go for check-ups and return. His health hadn’t been stable since the diagnosis,” he added.
Imam Abubakar, aged 90, is survived by 19 children—12 sons and seven daughters.
In June 2018, during violent, faith-based clashes affecting 10 villages in Barkin Ladi, Imam Abubakar sheltered 262 Christians in his mosque and home, protecting them until the violence subsided. His bravery saved countless lives and earned him international recognition, including the International Religious Freedom Award from the United States Department of State in 2019.
The late cleric will be laid to rest today in Nghar village after Juma’at prayers.
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