Dare Babalola
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away.
Her death was announced on Friday by a grandson, Bello El-Rufai, in a Facebook post, who confirmed that she died a few hours earlier.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I wish to inform the public of the passing of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai,” the statement read.
The family described the late matriarch as the biological mother of the former governor and prayed for the repose of her soul, expressing gratitude for her life and legacy.
“We are grateful for the life she lived. May Allah bless her gentle soul and grant her Aljannah Firdaus. We also pray for all departed souls. On behalf of the family, we ask for your prayers,” the post added.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the circumstances of her death had not been disclosed.
The loss comes at a time when El-Rufai is reportedly facing ongoing legal challenges involving Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies.
