The Digest: Hajiya Umma, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away in Egypt where she was receiving medical treatment. Bello El-Rufai, the former governor's son and lawmaker representing Kaduna North federal constituency, announced the death in a statement on X, saying "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un." The development comes as Nasir El-Rufai remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for March 31.
Key Points:
- Hajiya Umma died in Egypt while undergoing medical treatment.
- Her grandson Bello El-Rufai announced the death, describing her as "the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai."
- The former governor is currently in ICPC custody following his arraignment on Tuesday over charges of money laundering, fraud, and abuse of office.
- El-Rufai returned to Nigeria from Egypt on February 12 before his subsequent arrest.
- His bail application hearing is scheduled for March 31.
Sources: The Cable
