President Bola Tinubu has directed the Vice President, Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to convey the remains of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari back home.
Recall that the family of Buhari disclosed the news of his passage on Sunday, which was later corroborated by the Federal Government through a statement by the presidency.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy noted that President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
“Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria,” Onanuga stated.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
Tinubu has also ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
