Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State on Monday, following his passing at a London clinic on Sunday afternoon.
According to reliable sources, Buhari died at approximately 4:30 pm on Sunday while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. The news was confirmed by his former media spokesman, Garba Shehu, who made the announcement via his X (formerly Twitter) account.
In response to the former president's passing, President Bola Tinubu has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to London with instructions to accompany Buhari's remains back to Nigeria for the burial ceremony scheduled for Monday.
The news of Buhari's death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from prominent Nigerians across the political spectrum. Former Minister Rauf Aregbesola, ex-Minister Abubakar Malami, activist Natasha Akpoti, and former Senator Shehu Sani have all penned tributes honoring the late president.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State described Buhari's legacy as "indelible," while Senator Aliyu Wamakko called him "a beacon of hope." Former Senate President David Mark characterized the late president as an "uncommon patriot," and Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State remembered him as "a statesman who served our great country."
Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's president from 2015 to 2023, having previously led the country as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985. His administration focused on anti-corruption efforts, security challenges, and economic reforms.
Further details regarding the funeral arrangements and national mourning protocols are expected to be announced by the presidency in the coming hours.
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