Safiya Ali Rufai, aunt of Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away on Sallah day, March 20, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Air Vice Marshal Ali Rufai, a friend of Nasir El-Rufai, and known for her strength, faith, and generosity.
Bello El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai, announced her passing, describing her as a gentle soul.
Safiya’s death comes after the loss of her sisters, Yaya Zainabu and Yaya Farida, years ago.
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