Daura, Katsina State – In a solemn and emotional moment for the nation, Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived in Daura, Katsina State, to attend the burial of late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Atiku Abubakar touched down in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, where he was received by top northern political figures, traditional leaders, and members of the Buhari family. The former Vice President expressed his condolences to the people of Katsina and Nigeria as a whole, describing Buhari as “a man who served his country with discipline and conviction.”
Speaking briefly to reporters, Atiku stated:
“President Buhari’s passing marks the end of an era. Though we often stood on different sides politically, I respected his dedication to public service. Nigeria has lost a patriot.”
The burial ceremony, conducted according to Islamic rites, drew dignitaries from across the country, including governors, senators, ministers, and leaders of various political parties. Security was tight in Daura as thousands of mourners gathered to pay their last respects.
President Muhammadu Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1983–1985 and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, died in London after a reported prolonged illness. His body was flown back to Nigeria earlier today and laid to rest in his hometown of Daura.
National flags are flying at half-mast, and official mourning has been declared for seven days.
As Nigeria reflects on the legacy of one of its most influential leaders, the presence of Atiku Abubakar — a long-standing political rival — at the burial sends a powerful message of unity beyond politics.
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