EL-RUFAI LOSES MOTHER, HAJIYA UMMA, AMID LEGAL BATTLE
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away.
She reportedly died on Friday afternoon, according to a family announcement made by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, in a post shared on Facebook.
Confirming the development, Bello wrote: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away a few hours ago. She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. We are grateful for the life she lived and pray that Allah bless her gentle soul. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers.”
The death of the family matriarch comes at a challenging time, as Nasir El-Rufai is currently in custody following his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. He is facing a 10-count charge related to the alleged conversion of public property and money laundering.
The family has called for prayers and support as they mourn the loss of Hajiya Umma, remembering her for a life they describe as impactful and devoted.
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