Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello, a revered Islamic scholar and orator, has passed away.
The distinguished scholar passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, December 6th, 2204.
His demise which has sent shock wave across Muslim community in Nigeria was confirmed by his son, Alhaji Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello popularly known as Aponle Anobi in a post made on his social media handle on Friday.
He posted crying emoji with the picture of the Sheikh but no other details was provided.
Sheikh Muyideen was born in 1940 into the family of Alhaji Bello Ajani and Alhaja Ubaidat Bello of Arolu Compound, Ita Olukoyi, Ibadan.
He began his elementary Western education at 1.D.C Primary School, Elekuro, Ibadan.
He also attended the same school for secondary education.
He was a student of Mahdul Arabiy, Elekuro from 1963 to 1967, where he was armed with Arabic and Islamic knowledge.
From the tender age of 10, Alhaji Ajani Bello developed interest in Islamic propagation and was preaching across the nooks and crannies of Ibadan city.
He taught at various secondary schools in Oyo, Ogun and Kano States. He was also appointed Missioner of a foremost Islamic organisation Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
Alhaji Muhyideen Bello had on various occassions been invited to spread the message of Islam from all over the world including in the UK, US, neighbouring African countries, among others.
