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Detained El-Rufai Loses Mother
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of Nasir El-Rufai, has died.
Her passing was reported on Friday afternoon, although details surrounding the circumstances of her death were not immediately available.
The development was confirmed by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, who announced the news in a social media post. He described the deceased as the family matriarch and expressed appreciation for her life, while asking for prayers on behalf of the family.
The death comes as El-Rufai remains in custody following his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case is before the Federal High Court Kaduna, where the presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, adjourned the hearing of his bail application to March 31 after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence.