By Haruna Gimba
Former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He was 82.
His spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on X (formerly Twitter) handle.
He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Al-Jannah Firdaus. Amin.”
President Buhari, served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
He handed over to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023, after completing two-terms in office.
Health Reporters Newspaper reports that further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
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.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
