Abdullahi Abacha, one of the sons of the late Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha, is dead. He was aged 36, JomogNews Nigeria reports.
Family source said Abdullahi died peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, March 4. at the family’s Nelson Mandela Street residence in Abuja.
The source was quoted as saying: “He was hale and hearty last night but was found dead this morning. He died peacefully in his sleep.
”The funeral prayer would hold by 4 pm at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Saturday, March 4″.
Born in 1987, the deceased was one of nine children left behind by the late military leader.
Nigerians, family member react to Abdullahi’s death.
Captain Jamil Abubakar, a friend of the deceased, wrote on Twitter: “Innalillahi wainnailaihirraju’un. We just lost one of our course mate and friend, Abdullahi Sani Abacha. He was NMS97, our set; he was in Delta company. Condolences to his family, friends and coursemates.”
Sadiq Abdulmumin wrote: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun! My heartiest sympathy goes to the family of Abacha. May the Almighty Allah give you the fortitude to bear this great loss. May Allah s.w.t. grant ABDULLAHI SANI ABACHA Jannatul-Firdaus and forgive his sins. Amin ya Hayyu ya Qayyum.”
His brother, Mahmud Abacha, the fourth son of the late Nigerian leader, also confirmed the sad news in a terse post. He wrote: “I just lost my brother, Abdullahi. May his soul rest in Jannatil Firdaus.”
The wife of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, Mrs. Abacha-Buni announced on this on Saturday via Instagram.
She wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilahi rajiun (Surely, we belong to Allah and verily to Him do we return). I lost my younger brother Abdullahi Sani Abacha. He died in his sleep. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdaos (paradise), Ameen. Please include him in your prayers”.
