Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82 years at a clinic in London, United Kingdom.
This was disclosed in a statement shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on his personal X account on Sunday.
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“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
“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.”
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-mast as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
According to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has spoken with the former President’s widow, Aishat Buhari, and offered his deep condolences.
The President has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.