Sani Abacha’s son, Abdullahi,passes on

Son of former head of state, Sani Abacha, has been announced dead in the early hours of Saturday, March 4th. 

The death of Abdullahi Abacha, aged 36, was disclosed by his sister, Gumsu Abacha, in a tweet on Saturday.

According to the post, Abdullahi died in the early hours of the day.

“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost my younger brother Abdullahi Sani Abacha,” she wrote.

Gumsu said her younger brother died in his sleep. She asked the public to include him in prayers.

“May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdous, Ameen. Please include him in your prayers,” she added.

Abdullahi’s remains will be buried at Gudu Cemetery later today after a prayer at the Central Mosque in Abuja, she adds.