The El-Rufai family has announced that the burial of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, will take place in Abuja on Sunday. The funeral prayer will be held at the National Mosque, Abuja, at 1 pm, followed by the burial at Gudu Cemetery in accordance with Islamic traditions.
The family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of condolences and prayers during this difficult time. They have also requested that Almighty Allah forgive Hajiya Umma's shortcomings and grant her the highest place in Aljannatul Firdaus.
The late Hajiya Umma passed away in Cairo, Egypt, and her son, Nasir El-Rufai, was released from detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) shortly after her death.
The sudden release of Nasir El-Rufai from detention by the ICPC following his mother's death raises questions about the timing and motivations behind the decision. The ICPC must provide clarity on this matter to maintain public trust. The release of a high-profile detainee without explanation undermines the integrity of the anti-corruption agency. This development has significant implications for the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria, and the public deserves to know the truth.
