President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, he passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness.

Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria today in time for his burial, according to Islamic tradition. 

Buhari, who led Nigeria as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, also served as military Head of State between 1984 and 1985.

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