The Bauchi State Police Command has declared an Islamic cleric in the state, identified as Idris Abdulazeez Dutsen Tanshi, wanted for alleged contempt of court.
Raye24reporters learnt that the embattled Sheikh has been on trial since 2022 for alleged blasphemous remarks.
Other charges the cleric is facing, as filed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state and the Police at the Chief Magistrate Court, were “inciting public disturbance, insulting or inciting contempt of religious creed.”
In a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued on Thursday, the command urged the public to arrest and hand over the cleric to the Police, adding a huge reward would be given to anyone who provides information about his whereabouts.
“If seen, arrest and hand over to the nearest police station or to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi State Command, or call 08151849417, 09048226246,” adding, “A handsome reward awaits any person(s) with information leading to his arrest.”
