President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm in a prolonged illness.
According to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has spoken with the former President’s widow, Aishat Buhari and offered his deep condolences.
The President has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria.
As a mark of respect for the late former head of state, President Tinubu has ordered flags flown at half-mast for former President Buhari, who was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
The Buhari family had earlier announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a release by the late president’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, who stated, inter alia:
“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
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