President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday afternoon directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to London immediately and escort the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back home to Nigeria.
In a press release issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President has also ordered that all flags should be flown in half mast in honour of the late former president.
The statement reads:
President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home.
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.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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