Tunde Solanke
The Police in Bauchi State have declared wanted a Renowned Islamic Cleric, Imam Dr Idris Abdulaziz .
The declaration was contained in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued by the authorities of the Inspector General of Police made available to Journalists in Bauchi by the State Police Command.
According to the bulletin, Imam Dr Idris Abdulaziz is wanted by the office of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command for the offence of contempt of court.
The bulletin stated that his last known address was Dutsen Tanshi in Bauchi metropolis and he is 63 years old, slim in stature who normally dresses in Hausa attire.
The Police request that anyone who has any information that will lead to his arrest should contact the Command.
The renowned Islamic Cleric has been having a running legal battle with the Police Command leading 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 forcing the Court to issue a warrant of arrest against him.