Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London.
A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Buhari passed away at about 4:30 pm on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the national loss and has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK to accompany the late leader’s remains home.
In honour of the former president, Tinubu has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff across the nation.
The Former President will be buried in his hometown Daura, today.
This marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most influential political figures and former military Head of State.
