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Bello: Islamic clerics, thousands of sympathizers besiege Akobo

Hundreds of Islamic clerics and leaders have besieged the Akobo residence of the popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Muydeen Ajani Bello, ahead of his burial.

DAILY POST gathered that thousands of sympathizers are currently in the compound to partake in the burial of the Islamic cleric.

DAILY POST reported that Bello died at the age of 84 on Friday.

He died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Bello, hailed from Arolu compound in Ibadan North East Local Government Area.

Our correspondent, who is monitoring the proceedings, reports that different Islamic clerics, Muslim organisations, groups and individuals are currently at the compound to bid the late cleric farewell.

DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, and some top government officials are also at the venue of the burial.

Our correspondent reports that the Islamic cleric will be buried in the next few minutes.