By Umar Usman Duguri
Renowned Islamic scholar, leader and cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 100 plus.
The respected global Dariqa Islamic sect scholar, who was born June 29, 1927, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at early hours.
Confirming the passing of the cleric, one of his close associates, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced, “Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi raji’un… Maulana Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has passed away (Wafaty).
May Allah bless us with his blessings.”
Another close disciple of the cleric, Mal Umar Usman of Annahada, also confirmed the scholar’s death to our correspondent on Thursday morning.
Sheikh Dahiru was widely regarded as one of the most prominent Islamic figures in Nigeria and across Africa whose contributions to Islam and peaceful coexistence will continue to be remembered and mimic.
This medium confirmed outpouring condolences from all and sundry.
