By Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar | Katsina Times
The funeral of Hajiya Safara’u, mother of Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda, was held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (23rd Ramadan 1446AH) in Radda, Charanci Local Government Area of Katsina State. A large crowd gathered to honor the late matriarch.
Leading the funeral prayers were the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruq Lawal Jobe, alongside prominent traditional rulers, including the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumin Kabir Usman, and the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar. They offered prayers for the deceased, seeking divine mercy.
Governor Radda, currently in Saudi Arabia performing Umrah, was unable to attend but expressed gratitude to those who offered condolences and prayers for his late mother.
The funeral was attended by politicians, religious leaders, and community figures from across the state and beyond. Many described Hajiya Safara’u as a woman of virtue who dedicated her life to raising her children and serving her community.
Prayers continue for the repose of her soul, with hopes that Allah grants her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdausi.
