Tributes and Condolences Have Poured In From All Over The Country As Nigerians Mourn The Demise Of Former President Buhari
Nigerians across social strata and political leanings have continued to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at a London hospital after a protracted illness. He was aged 82.
Buhari, who had also served as one of Nigeria’s former military rulers, would be buried on Monday at his home town in Daura, Katsina State.
First hinting at his passing, his former media aide, Garba Shehu, stated in a terse statement that, “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.”
However, formally announcing Buhari’s demise, President Bola Tinubu, also said “Buhari died on Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.”
According to a release issued by a presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu has since spoken with the former President’s widow, Aishat Buhari, and offered his deep condolences.
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