The mother of Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, is dead.
She died at her residence in Kaduna on Sunday evening.
The Islamic scholar who confirmed the death said she died around 5:30 pm.
According to him, she would be missed greatly.
“Inna lillahi WA inna ilaihi rajiun. Today at 5.30pm, with a sad heart, I announce the death of my dear mother. Please seek for Her Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.
“Her last words to me three weeks ago: Insha Allah, Allah will put her and her children and grandchildren together in Jannah.
“These words were very comforting to me. Rahmatul lahi alaiha. Amin” he said.