Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s Former President Is Dead

Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead.

Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a London hospital, his spokesperson 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,” Garba Shehu wrote on X.

Mr Buhari has been sick for weeks and was receiving treatment at the London hospital.

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed Mr Buhari’s passing and has despatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to the UK to accompany the remains of the departed leader to Nigeria.

A statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said, “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.”