President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing
of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the
President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu announced that Buhari died today
in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
The statement added that 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 statement said.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a
mark of respect for the departed leader.
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