Former Gov El-Rufai loses sister-in-law, Safiya

News Former Gov El-Rufai loses sister-in-law, Safiya Published on March 20, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); 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. She died this Friday, following a brief illness. In a heartfelt statement, Bello El-Rufai described his late mother as a “fierce, disciplined, devout, and compassionate woman” and “a mother to many.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); 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. Don't Miss Israel will pay for Middle East killings – Erdogan fumes You may like Release El-Rufai or charge him to court – ADC tells Nigerian Govt Release El-Rufai or charge him in court – Sultan tells Tinubu, questions US military deployment Aisha Yesufu, other activists fume over continuous detention of El-Rufai ICPC clarifies El-Rufai’s detention, says court adjourns case to March 31 No fresh detention bid on El-Rufai — ICPC Appeal court upholds El-Rufai’s right to fair hearing

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