In a solemn and historic development, the body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed London en route to his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, where he will be laid to rest.
Sources close to the family confirmed that the late president’s remains were transported from London Heathrow Airport earlier today aboard a private aircraft, accompanied by close family members, top Nigerian officials, and security aides.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, passed away in London after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. His death has sent shockwaves across Nigeria and beyond, as world leaders and dignitaries continue to send in their condolences.
Preparations for his burial are currently underway in Daura, his ancestral hometown, where the former president always expressed a deep connection. A state-organized funeral is expected to hold with full national honors, in line with his status as a former Head of State.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a period of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast across the country. Security has also been tightened in Daura and surrounding areas to ensure a peaceful and dignified farewell.
As Nigeria bids farewell to one of its most influential and controversial leaders, tributes continue to pour in from political allies, critics, international organizations, and ordinary Nigerians — all acknowledging his impact on the nation’s history.
Further updates will follow as the funeral proceedings commence in Daura.
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