The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has mourned the passing of his aunt, Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, while clarifying that reports circulating online about the death of his mother are false.
In a brief statement made available to the public, Ribadu said he had been “inundated with calls and messages from friends and associates following an inaccurate online publication claiming that my mother passed away on Monday, 19 January 2026.” While expressing gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy, he described the report as “false and misleading,” noting that “my mother of blessed memory passed away 28 years ago and therefore could not have died on Monday.”
The NSA explained that the deceased was in fact “Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of my late uncle,” who passed away on Monday. He offered prayers for her repose, saying: “May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, bless her soul, and grant her Aljannat Firdaus.”
He also expressed appreciation to well-wishers, adding, “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by our family during this loss. May Allah SWT reward you all abundantly.”
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prominent figures in anti-corruption and security reform. Since his appointment as National Security Adviser, he has played a central role in reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture and deepening strategic partnerships, particularly with the United States.
Under his watch, security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has strengthened through enhanced intelligence sharing, counterterrorism collaboration, and coordinated efforts to combat transnational crime, positioning Nigeria as a more reliable partner in regional and global security.
