Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, the mother of Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, has passed away at the age of 93.

The news was confirmed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, on Sunday in Katsina.

“With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Gov. Dikko Radda,” the statement read.

It added, “Hajiya Safara’u departed this world last night at the blessed age of 93. She was a woman of remarkable strength and dignity, with wisdom flowing from decades of lived experience.”