Share For alleged inciting preaching, Bauchi State Government through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Community Relations and Social Welfare have suspended an Islamic preacher, Malam Abubakar Idris, of Azare in Katagum LGA of the state. The suspension of the preacher was contained in a statement with reference number, MORA&CR/S/OFF/04/II/26 dated 27 April 2021 signed by Alh. Ahmad Aliyu Jalam the Commissioner in charge of the MORA&SW. The suspension letter titled: ‘Violation of the ethics of preaching and sermons in the state’ reads: “The attention of the Bauchi State Government has been drawn to the manner of your preaching and sermons. The report revealed that you are castigating the companions of our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) while conducting your preaching” .