Traditional worshippers, Islamic leaders clash over suicide victim’s corpse

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There was a clash between Islamic leaders and some traditionalists on Tuesday in Sagamu, Ogun State, over the custody of the corpse of a 32-year-old man who committed suicide.

The deceased, Muhammed Jamiu, an electrician and father of one, reportedly killed himself in his room on Yakubu Habibu Street, Agura, Sabo, Sagamu, on Monday night.gathered that although the deceased was a Muslim, some traditionalists attempted to take possession of his remains shortly after the news filtered out.

Ilyas said, “His name is Muhammadu Jamiu. He was 32 years of age. He was an electrician. He was married with one kid, but divorced many years ago. According to him, representatives of the traditional worshipers requested contributions for a ritual to be performed. When asked why the traditionalists wanted to take over the body of a Muslim, Opeodu noted that there were laid down traditions for anyone who died by suicide.

 

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