Katsina Gov’s Mum Dies At 93

Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, the mother of Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has passed away.

This was confirmed in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, on Sunday.

The statement read, ’’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 with wisdom flowed from decades of lived experience.

She is survived by many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Among her children are 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.