The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced the arrival of the remains of his mother, Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja ahead of her burial.
Ashenews reports that Umma El-Rufai died on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness.
Her grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed El-Rufai, confirmed the development in a statement posted on his X handle.
He disclosed that the late matriarch’s remains arrived in Abuja on Sunday morning and that funeral prayers would be held later in the day.
“This is to notify the general public that the remains of our grandmother, Umma El-Rufai, has safely landed in Abuja. The Janazah Prayer is by 1 p.m. as announced last night,” he wrote.
According to him, the prayer will be conducted at the National Mosque in Abuja, after which the deceased will be laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery
“The prayers will take place at the National Mosque and she will be buried at Gudu Cemetery by the grace of God. May Allah SWT bless her soul and all those that passed away before her,” he added.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai had reportedly been living with her son in Cairo before her death.
Her passing came while Nasir El-Rufai was in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations bordering on corruption and money laundering.
The former governor was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on March 24 on a 10-count charge, with the case adjourned until March 31, 2026, for the hearing of pending applications, including his bail request.
He was, however, granted release from ICPC custody to enable him attend the burial rites and be with his family.
Following the announcement of her death, several prominent Nigerians paid tributes to the late matriarch.
Among those who condoled with the family are President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani.
