Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for London, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria.
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The solemn journey comes after the official announcement of the death of the former Nigerian leader, who passed away on Sunday at a hospital in London. Buhari was 82.
In a statement issued by the Presidency, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his predecessor and directed Vice President Shettima, alongside the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to travel to the United Kingdom for the dignified repatriation of Buhari’s body.
The late President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria as its democratically elected leader from 2015 to 2023. He had earlier held office as military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.
As part of national mourning, President Tinubu has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the departed statesman.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Presidency in the coming days.
