BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, FEBRUARY 02, 2026 | 09:51 AM
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Khalifa Usman Idris, popularly known as Rigi-Rigi, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
According to reports by Daily Nigerian, the scholar died on Sunday night at a hospital in Kaduna.
Abubakar Danyaro, son-in-law confirmed the development, stating that the funeral prayer will be held on Monday after the Asr prayer at the cleric’s residence in the Kusfa area of Zaria.
Ɗanyaro added that the burial will be conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
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