President Tinubu Directs Shettima to Escort Buhari’s Body Back to Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m. after a long illness.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the former president’s widow, and offered his deep condolences,” Onanuga said.

Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

“President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria,” the statement added.

The president also directed that national flags be flown at half-staff. “President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader,” Onanuga stated.

Buhari led the country as a military ruler from January 1984 to August 1985 and returned as an elected president in 2015. He was re-elected in 2019.

Credit: Kano Times