By Yemi Monday, Bauchi
A renowned Islamic cleric, Imam Dr Idris Abdulaziz, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police.
The declaration was contained in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued by the authority of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and released by Bauchi State Police Command specifically said that Imam Dr Idris Abdulaziz is wanted by the office of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command for the offence of contempt of court.
According to the bulletin, the last known address of Iman Abdulaziz was Dutsen Tanshi in Bauch metropolis and he is 63 years old, slim in stature and normally dresses in Hausa attire.
The Police requested anyone who has any information that will lead to his arrest to contact the State Command.
The renowned cleric has been having a running legal battle with the Police Command which led to his arraignment before a Bauchi Upper Sharia Court.
He was granted bail but has not been present at the Court for continuation of the case in the last two adjournment dates, forcing the Court to issue a warrant of arrest against him.