National security adviser Nuhu Ribadu has lost his mother-in-law Ummu Iya Abubakar.
A statement by the family said she died on Tuesday.
The statement issued on behalf of Senator Iya Abubakar and family said 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.
“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,” the statement said.
