Tinubu Confirms Buhari’s Death, Sends Shettima to UK to Bring Body Home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at about 4:30 p.m. after a prolonged illness.
In a statement from the State House, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the late president’s widow, Aisha Buhari, with whom he has already spoken.
As part of official arrangements, President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria.
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Buhari served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after winning two terms in office. Before that, he was Nigeria’s military head of state from January 1984 to August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the former leader.
The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
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