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Gambia News: Former Bakau Imam Dies

After a decade of poor health, the former Head Imam of Bakau, Alhagie Momodou Lamin Fatou Bojang, passed away at the age of 88 .

Shorlty after the annoucement of his death, hundreds of well wishers among them erudite scholars stormed his residence in Bakau Tamba Kunda to pay their last respect to a man widely respected in Bakau for his steadfastness and adherence to Islam. This was followed by recitation of the Holy Qur'an by erudite scholars for the Almigthy's continues mercy on the departed soul.

The late Imam was appointed to the post in 1989 and had since been actively leading prayers at the Bakau Central Mosque up to 1996 when his heath began to deteriorate.

The late Imam, who is survived by 30 children, was laid to rest yesterday at the Bakau cemetery .

Src: Observer, Gambia