President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Sani Abacha family over the death of their son, Abdullahi Abacha, on Saturday.
Buhari, through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, prayed for the repose of Abdullahi.
The statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the former First Lady, Marayam Abacha, and family on the death of their son, Abdullahi.
“The President’s prayers and thoughts are with the family of Abacha as they grieve the passing of the young Abdullahi.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn,” the statement said.
Abdullahi died in his sleep at 36.
According to an Instagram post by Abdullahi’s sister, Mrs Fatimah Gumsu Abacha-Buni, the wife of Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni, Abdullahi died on Saturday at the family’s Nelson Mandela Street residence in Abuja.
Gumsu wrote on her Instagram page : “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.
“He was hale and hearty last night, but was found dead this morning. He died peacefully in his sleep.”
The funeral prayer was held by 4 pm at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Saturday.