Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt. She had been living with her son since he left office in 2023 and died at an old age after a prolonged illness.
A family source confirmed that Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, took to his X handle to mourn her death, sharing:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return.”
He added, “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.”
He continued, “We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you.”
Meanwhile, Nasir El-Rufai is currently under detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial misconduct and related matters. The former governor was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Kaduna by ICPC on March 24, 2026.
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