The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the death of the Chief Imam of Ajase-Ipo, Sheikh Muhammad-Mustapha Suleiman, as a colossal loss to humanity.

This was contained in a statement signed by the emir's spokesman, Malam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Suleiman died on Monday at Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun LGA.

The emir, who is the Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, said the late cleric contributed immensely to the propagation of Islam in Ajase-Ipo through his uprightness, devotion and tolerance.

He said, “History will continue to be kind to late Sheikh Suleiman for all the good conducts that he exhibited during his lifetime.”

The emir commiserated with the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahaya-Muhammed, over the demise of the cleric.