By Mary Onyia
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have been laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery in Kaduna today.
The body of the deceased arrived in Abuja for burial, following her death in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, after a brief illness.
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, confirmed the arrival and funeral arrangements in a statement posted on X on Sunday morning.
“This is to notify the general public that the remains of our grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, have safely landed in Abuja.
Just as announced by Bello El- rufai, the Janazah Prayer was held at 1 p.m, and the prayers took place at the National Mosque.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi 11, and Chairman Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to mention a few.