June 9, 2026

Umar Yar’Adua’s Elder Brother, Yusuf Musa Is Dead

By Farouk Mohammed

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

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.

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