“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement released Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,

Information and Strategy,  President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.

President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the former president’s widow, and offered his deep condolences.

The statement also stated that President Tinubu has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s president, in 2015 and 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.”