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Abacha’s son, Abdullahi, dies

Abdullahi, the son of the late former Head of State, Sani Abacha, has been confirmed dead.

He died at the age of 36.

Abdullahi’s death was disclosed by his sister, Gumsu Sani Abacha, via a tweet on her Twitter account on Saturday.

Gumsu revealed that her brother died in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday.

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“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost my younger brother Abdullahi Sani Abacha.

“He died in his sleep. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdous, Ameen.

“Please include him in your prayers,” She wrote.

Gumsu, in another tweet, said Abdullahi will be buried today in Abuja.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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