Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away, the family confirmed on Friday. Details surrounding her death remain sketchy, but it reportedly occurred in the afternoon.
Her grandson, Hon Bello El-Rufai, broke the news on Facebook, writing: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. My Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, passed away a few hours ago. She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir @elrufai. We are grateful for the life she lived and pray Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. We also ask for your prayers on behalf of our family.”
The news comes at a challenging time for El-Rufai, who is currently in custody.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned him on a 10-count charge relating to alleged conversion of public property and money laundering.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
A Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Judge Rilwanu Aikawa, adjourned the hearing of his bail application to March 31 after considering arguments from both the defence and prosecution.
