By Ayodele Oni
The remains of Hajiya Umma, mother of former Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai are expected to be flown from Cairo to Nigeria on Saturday, for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Hajiya Umma, a centenarian and matriarch of the El-Rufai family, reportedly died following a period of age-related illness.
Already, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has temporarily released the former Governor to enable him pay last respect to his deceased mother.
The decision came late Friday night, just hours after the news broke that his mother, Hajiya Umma, had passed away in Cairo, Egypt.
El-Rufai, who has been in custody since February 16, 2026, was granted a temporary administrative release to allow him to attend the funeral rites of his late mother.
His son, Bashir El-Rufai, confirmed the release on X (formerly Twitter), describing his father’s detention as “unlawful and illegal” while thanking Nigerians for their overwhelming support.
President Bola Tinubu in a condolence message, stated, “As someone who has also lost an old mother, I share in your grief.”
Atiku Abubakar and Governor Uba Sani also sent tributes, praising the late Hajiya Umma for her “moral clarity and quiet strength.”
National Security Adviser, (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, whom El-Rufai has previously accused of being behind his legal woes, also issued a statement of condolence, remembering her “motherly care.”
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