In a solemn and emotional ceremony, Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest today in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, following his passing in London earlier this week.
Family members, political leaders, dignitaries, and citizens from all walks of life gathered to pay their final respects to the late statesman. The burial took place in accordance with Islamic rites at the GRA Cemetery in Daura, shortly after the Janazah prayer held at the Central Mosque.
President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023, leaves behind a complex legacy marked by efforts to fight corruption, revive national infrastructure, and secure the country from insurgency—alongside criticism over economic hardship and concerns about democratic rights.
Among the high-profile attendees at the burial were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, several serving and former governors, Senate and House leadership, and international diplomats. The Federal Government had earlier declared three days of national mourning, with flags flown at half-mast across the country.
Tributes have poured in from across Nigeria and beyond. President Tinubu described Buhari as “a patriot who gave his life to the service of the nation,” while others hailed him as a “disciplined and principled leader.”
As the sun set over Daura this evening, the nation bid farewell to a man who had shaped the course of its modern history—controversial, revered, and remembered.
Rest in peace, Muhammadu Buhari. 🕊️
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