Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, the mother of Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has passed away.
According to PM News, an impeccable family source confirmed that she died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness.
A close associate of the family described Hajiya Safara’u as “a pillar of support and a mother to all, whose kindness and wisdom will be deeply missed.”
The source added that she lived a life of humility and generosity, always ensuring those around her were cared for.
In addition to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Hajiya Safara’u’s other prominent children include the Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, the former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.
As of the time of filing this report, sympathizers were flocking to offer condolences to the family.
