by Nurat Uthman
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has suffered the loss of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Ummu Iya Abubakar (Babba).
According to a statement from her family, she passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
The statement, issued on behalf of Senator (Prof) Iya Abubakar and family, expressed deep sorrow and submission to the will of Allah.
It announced that Janaiza prayers will be held at 1:30 pm after Zuhr prayers at the Central Mosque in Abuja, followed by her burial at Gudu Cemetery.
“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return — QURAN 2:156.
“On behalf of Senator (Prof) Iya Abubakar and family, it is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of almighty Allah we announce that Hajiya Ummu Iya Abubakar (Babba) has returned to her creator in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 August 2024.
“Kindly join us for Janaiza prayers by 1.30 pm after Zuhr prayers at Central Mosque Abuja, after which she will be laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery.
“May Allah SWT reward her for all her good deeds, forgive her sins, illuminate her grave and grant her the highest of ranks in Jannah Al Firdaus. Ameen”
