Breaking: Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Mourns as Mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Passes Away

Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has died.
The announcement of her passing was made on Friday by a family member through a post on social media.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah we came and to Him we shall return. I wish to inform the public of the passing of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died a few hours ago,” the statement said.
The family described the deceased as a devoted mother and prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul, while also urging well-wishers to remember her in their prayers.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the circumstances of her death had not been disclosed.
Her death comes amid ongoing legal developments involving her son, Nasir El-Rufai.