Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has ordered the reopening of one of the state’s largest Juma’at mosques in Moriki town, Zurmi Local Government Area. A dispute between two factional groups, according to reports, led to the closure of the central worship centre also popularly called Friday mosque in the town. PUNCH Online reports that the former Chief Imam of Gusau GRA Jumuat Mosque, Zamfara State, Tukur Jangeme, fled the state following his resignation in November. Jangeme resigned from his position as Chief Imam following a video clip that went viral where he was seen condemning incumbent governor, Dauda Lawal, and praising his predecessor, Bello Matawale. Jangeme said, “I am not in Zamfara State at the moment.

Source: Punch December 31, 2023 01:52 UTC