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Hamza El-Rufai, the son of Nigeria's former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory - Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, died in an auto accident this morning.
Announcing the sad news on his Facebook page, the older El-Rufai stated that: "From Allah we came and to Him we shall return. Please join our family in praying for the repose of the soul of my son Hamza El-Rufai who died this morning in a motor accident in Abuja."
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in a condolence message expressed his deep sense of grief and shock about the news of the sudden and untimely death of Hamza.
A statement by Jonathan's Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) - Dr Reuben Abati said the President noted that "although no amount of words can fill the deep gap created by the loss of Hamza, he hopes that the outpouring of support at this moment by friends and associates will comfort Mallam El-Rufai."
Jonathan prayed "for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and also for God’s blessing, comfort and protection for Mallam El-Rufai and the rest of his family."