President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria from the UK.
Gatekeepers News reports that Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
Onanuga said President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
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.
