Yar’Adua’s elder brother dies

Yusuf Musa, an elder brother to the late former President, Umar Yar’Adua, has died.

Late President, Umar Yar’Adua

Musa, also known as Yusuf London, passed away last week at the age of 83, following a protracted illness.



The late ex-president’s elder brother, whose remains have since been buried in Katsina State, according to Muslim rites, was survived by one wife and 11 children.

Meanwhile, Governor Aminu Masari paid a sympathy visit to the Katsina family house of Yar’Adua on Friday, where he expressed his condolences


Masari was accompanied by his deputy, Mannir Yakubu; and the Secretary to the State Government, Mustapha Inuwa, among others.