Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
According to a statement by the ex-President’s spokesman Garba Shehu, Buhari died in an undisclosed clinic in London.
He said: “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.”
Buhari had been battling undisclosed ailment even before his inauguration as president in 2015.
The presidency has also announced the death of Buhari.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy
said President BolaTinubu has ordered Vice President Shettima to the UK to accompany the body of the ex-President back home
The statement reads: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
“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.
“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.
“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.”
