Ex-Gov El-rufai loses sister-in-law, Safiya

A member of the House of Representatives for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has announced the passing of his mother, Aunty Safiya Ali Rufai.

He added that she was an ardent disciplinarian whose presence will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.

Aunty Safiya was married to the late Air Vice Marshal Ali Rufai, elder brother of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and patriarch Baba Bashir El-Rufai.

She was also the mother of two daughters, Yaya Zainabu and Yaya Farida, who passed away years ago.

Hon. Bello El-Rufai called on the public to pray for her soul to be elevated to the highest level of paradise, saying: “Indeed, Allah knows best. Allah ya kara mana hakuri. Allah ya jikan Yaya Zainabu da Yaya Farida.”

The lawmaker concluded his message by urging prayers for all departed loved ones, highlighting the transient and unpredictable nature of life.