Buhari: President Tinubu Orders Shettima to Accompany Body Back Home from UK
Late Muhammadu Buhari
By Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu announced that Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
The statement added that Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat 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,” the statement said.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
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