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The Digest:

Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Muslim cleric revered for his courageous act of sheltering hundreds of Christians during the deadly 2018 Plateau attacks, has passed away at the age of 92. His death marks the loss of a national symbol of interfaith compassion and moral courage in a region often scarred by sectarian violence.

Key Points:
  • Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, who hid 300 Christians in his mosque during the 2018 Plateau attacks, has died at 92.
  • The attack occurred on June 23, 2018, in Barkin Ladi LGA, leaving scores dead.
  • Abubakar refused to hand over those he sheltered to armed assailants.
  • He received the national honour of MON and was greeted by former President Buhari.
  • In 2019, the U.S. awarded him the International Religious Freedom Award.
  • Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang described him as a symbol of peace and unity.
  • The Imam stated he acted out of compassion and respect for humanity, not religion.
In a land where divisions often run deep, his legacy stands as a quiet testament to a simple, radical truth: that humanity can be the strongest faith of all.

Sources: The Cable