Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed dead.
The confirmation was posted by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
Garba Shehu short statement reads:
“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 Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
In a similar development, President Bola Tinubu also announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
The President stated this in a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy.
According to the statement the former President “died today in London at about 4.30 p.m., following a prolonged illness.”
It stated, “President 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 former President was elected Nigeria’s President twice (2015 and 2019).
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader,” the statement added. FC
