Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has died, with her family announcing the loss and requesting prayers.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away. Her death was announced on Friday by her grandson in a Facebook post, confirming she died a few hours earlier.
The family described her as a devoted mother and prayed for her soul, stating, “From Allah we came and to Him we shall return,” while also calling on the public to remember her in prayers. Further details surrounding the circumstances of her death were not immediately disclosed.
Her passing comes amid ongoing legal issues involving El-Rufai, who is currently in custody following his re-arrest by anti-corruption authorities. The family has yet to release information on funeral arrangements.
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