By Abubakar Ahmed Katsina
The death has occurred of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari 93, mother to Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina state on Saturday night.
This was contained in a Katsina Government House Press Release signed and made available by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed.
It stated that “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda.
“Hajiya Safara’u departed this world last night at the blessed age of 93. She was a woman of remarkable strength and dignity.
“Beyond being the mother of Governor Radda, Hajiya Safara’u nurtured generations of leaders and community pillars. Her children include the current Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.”
The statement concluded that the deceased will be buried by 4:00 PM in Radda Village, Katsina state on Sunday.
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