Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is in mourning after the passing of his sister-in-law, Safiya Ali Rufai.
The news was shared by Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency. He revealed that Safiya Ali Rufai passed away on Friday after a brief illness.
Bello posted on social media, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah bless the gentle soul of our mother, Aunty Safiya Ali Rufai. She sadly passed away today on Sallah day after a brief illness. Another reminder of the fickle nature of life. She will be dearly missed.”
Safiya Ali Rufai was married to the late Air Vice Marshal Ali Rufai, who was the elder brother of Nasir El-Rufai. Her death comes as the former governor is reportedly in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
Bello described his aunt as a woman of strong character and deep compassion. “Aunty Safiya was a fierce, disciplined, devout and compassionate woman. A mother to many. She was an ardent disciplinarian,” he said.
He also called on the public to pray for her. “I implore the general public to pray for her soul to be elevated to the highest level of paradise. May Allah bless the souls of all our loved ones,” he added.
