Ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai Loses Mother

Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly passed away.

CityMirrorNews reports that her death was announced on Friday, March 27, by her grandson in a post on Facebook.

According to reports, Haija El-Rufai was said to have been battling age-related health challenges, which worsened in recent times.

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Her condition reportedly deteriorated further after she learned of her son’s detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came, and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away a few hours ago.

“We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the souls of the parents we have lost.

“On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you,” he added.

The development comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving El-Rufai, who is currently in the custody of the ICPC following his re-arrest after being initially detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes