Abdullahi Sani Abacha, son of former Nigerian head of state, Sani Abacha, has passed away as confirmed by his sister, Gumsu Abacha, via a tweet on Saturday.
According to the tweet, Abdullahi died in his sleep in the early hours of the day. Gumsu Abacha also requested that the public pray for him and asked that Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdous.
The funeral is scheduled to take place later today at Gudu Cemetery, following a prayer at the Central Mosque in Abuja.
Abdullahi’s untimely demise has led to an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and well-wishers across the nation.