El-Rufai granted temporary bail after mother’s passing
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has been granted temporary bail by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The bail allows El-Rufai to perform the funeral rites for his late mother, who died in Cairo after a period of illness. Prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Uba Sani, have offered condolences to the family. The loss comes shortly after the death of El-Rufai’s daughter-in-law, compounding the family’s grief.
What we know
- Nasir El-Rufai was granted temporary bail by the anti-corruption agency to attend his mother’s funeral.
- His mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, passed away in Cairo after a period of sickness.
- Tributes poured in from notable figures such as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Uba Sani.
- The family had recently lost El-Rufai’s daughter-in-law, Safiya Ali Rufai.
- El-Rufai remains in custody over corruption and money laundering allegations, with his case adjourned until March 31, 2026.
