NSCIA Deputy-President Dies At 87

The Deputy President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sakariyahu Babalola has died at the age of 87.

The deceased will be buried today (Wednesday) in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rite.

The Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) will take place at the Lagos Central Mosque, Idumota, The Nation reports.

Late Alhaji Babalola was the President-General of the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN).