Jos Muslim Ummah Mourns Turakin Jos North, Names Successors in JNI, Mosque Council.
Abdulkadir died on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a prolonged illness.
Until his death, he was the Leader of […] The Jos Muslim Ummah in Plateau State has announced the death of its leader, Alhaji Garba Abdulkadir, popularly known as Turakin Jos North, while congratulating new leaders appointed to fill positions he held before his death.
Until his death, he was the Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Deputy Chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State Chapter, Chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council and Patron of the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’an Competition in the state.
In a statement signed by the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, Sheikh Ghazali Ismail Adam, and the Makama of Jos North, Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, on behalf of the Jos Muslim Ummah, the community described his death as a great loss to his family and the Muslim community. Trump considers resumption of Iran war Disquiet over Wike’s allocation of UniAbuja land The statement said Abdulkadir’s years of dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to peaceful coexistence would remain part of his legacy. It added that his death had created a significant vacuum in the leadership of the Muslim Ummah, particularly at a time when unity, wisdom and collective responsibility were needed. The community prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
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