Police Declare Imam Tanshi Wanted

Bauchi State Police Command has declared an Islamic cleric, Imam Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi wanted for alleged contempt of court.

The police authorities, in a Gazette Bulletin issued yesterday, said the order came from the Office of the Inspector-general of Police (IGP).

The command said anyone with information, where he is hiding should report to the police.

The gazette said, “State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) No.2 refers to this Bulletin and given details of rewards for the arrest of Imam Dr. Idris Abdulaziz, aged 63-year-old. stature: slim; height: 1.70; face: diamond shaped face; while his last known address is Dutsen Tanshi, Bauchi State, hair – grey; complexion – dark; Native – Hausa and Ayes: brown.

“If seen, arrest and hand him 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. A handsome reward awaits any person(s) with information leading to his arrest.”

An Upper Sharia Court 1 sitting in Bauchi had issued a bench warrant on the renowned Islamic cleric, following his refusal to appear before the court to continue his case on inciting public disturbance against him.