‘My Mother Died 28 Years Ago’, NSA Ribadu Clarifies Fresh Family Loss

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that his mother had just passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

In a statement posted on his official X handle in the early hours of Tuesday, NSA Ribadu described the publication as “false and misleading,” noting that his mother had died nearly three decades ago.

“I have 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,” he wrote.

“While I sincerely appreciate everyone who reached out to commiserate with me, it is important to set the record straight. The publication is false and misleading. My mother of blessed memory passed away 28 years ago and therefore could not have died on Monday.”

Clarifying the situation, Ribadu explained that the person who just passed away on Monday was his late uncle’s wife, Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu.

“The person who passed on Monday is Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of my late uncle. May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, bless her soul, and grant her Aljannat Firdaus. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by our family during this loss. May Allah SWT reward you all abundantly,” he added.

The NSA’s clarification came after widespread reports on social media falsely claimed that he had lost his mother, prompting an outpouring of condolence messages from the public.