The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.

In a statement, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Iyogun Sunday, disclosed that the Minister visited the Governor at the Katsina Government House to commiserate with him and the people of the state over the loss. Badaru, on behalf of his family, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and the entire Ministry of Defence, expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Badaru prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant her mercy, and admit her into Jannatul Firdaus. He also prayed for the Governor and his family to be granted the strength to bear the loss.

The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, as well as Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura constituencies, respectively.

Iyogun Sunday noted that Badaru emphasized the importance of unity and support during such trying times, urging the Governor to take solace in the good legacy left behind by his late mother.

The statement further highlighted Badaru’s reassurance of the Federal Government’s solidarity with the people of Katsina State in their moment of grief. Iyogun Sunday added that the Minister’s visit underscored the government’s commitment to standing with leaders and citizens during personal and collective challenges.

Badaru concluded his remarks by reiterating his prayers for the departed soul and the bereaved family, urging continued faith in Allah’s divine will.