Hajiya Aishatu Yahaya-Umaru, the younger sister of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has died.
Hajiya Aishatu, 48, died in the early hours of July 17, 2022 in Gombe after a long illness.
According to the Governor's office, "Inna Lillahi Wa Inna lillahi Rajiun." The family of the Late Alhaji Yahaya Umaru regrets to announce the death of our dear sister, Hajiya Aishatu Yahaya Umaru, who passed away today after a long illness, with complete submission to the will of the Almighty Allah."
"The funeral prayer (Janazah) for the late Aishatu will be held today at 1: 00pm at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Gombe State," the Governor said.
"We beg to Almighty Allah to forgive her flaws and admit her to Jannatul Firdaus," said Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe State.