Abdullahi, Sani Abacha’s son, ‘dies in his sleep’

Abdullahi, the son of Sani Abacha, late former head of state, has died. 

The announcement was made by Gumsu Sani Abacha, his sister, via a tweet on Saturday.

According to the post, Abdullahi died in the early hours of the day.

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

Gumsu disclosed that her younger brother died in his sleep.

“May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul firdous, Ameen. Please include him in your prayers,” she added.