Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of detained former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, passed away on Friday afternoon.
Her grandson, Hon. Bello El-Rufai, confirmed the development in a Facebook post, writing: “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 may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers.”
The passing comes as El-Rufai remains in custody following his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges. A Federal High Court in Kaduna presided over by Justice Rilwanu Aikawa has adjourned the hearing of his bail application to March 31, after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution teams.
