President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to travel to London and accompany the body of late president Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria.
He also directed that national flags be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the departed leader”.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have announced the passing of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London at approximately 4:30 PM following a prolonged illness.
Buhari was 82 years old before his passing.
Tinubu has spoken with Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow, to offer his deep condolences to the family.
According to a statement by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany President Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Tinubu has also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide.
Th 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.”
Source: X | aonanuga1956
