Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, was laid to rest in Abuja on Sunday in accordance with Islamic rites.
She was buried at the Gudu Cemetery following funeral prayers attended by a host of top government officials, political figures, and dignitaries from across the country.
The matriarch passed away on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Her death came shortly before the release of her son, who had been in detention for over a month.
Among those who extended condolences were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, also paid condolence visits to the family at their Abuja residence.
