Breaking: Buhari’s Remains Depart London for Burial in Nigeria

• Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently accompanying the remains of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari from London en route to Nigeria
• Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, at a hospital in London, will be buried at his residence in Daura, the northern state of Katsina, on Tuesday, July 15, according to Islamic rites
• President Bola Tinubu, who announced a state burial for his predecessor, also says that he will personally receive Buhari's body for the final burial rites in Daura

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been flown out of London, United Kingdom, en route to Daura in Katsina state, where a state burial will be held in his honour.

His remains were transported on Tuesday, July 14, aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, marking the beginning of formal funeral proceedings for the late Nigerian leader.

Bashir Ahmed, former presidential aide, confirmed this in a terse statement shared on his X page on Tuesday morning.

Bashir Ahmad tweeted:

"The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London for Nigeria. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is accompanying the body, which will be received later today, in Katsina by President Bola Tinubu ahead of burial in his hometown, Daura, according to Islamic rites."

Tinubu to receive Buhari's body in Daura

Legit.ng reported that Kashim Shettima and the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, arrived in London, the United Kingdom, to receive the body of the late Muhammadu Buhari on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive.

But on Monday, President Bola Tinubu said he will be in Katsina state to receive the remains of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari for the final burial according to Islamic rites.

Tinubu has directed 25 members of the FEC to lead the full participation of the FCT in the former President's burial rites and remain in the state for the third day prayers in Daura, which would be held on Wednesday, July 16.

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Buhari’s last day in Daura surfaces online

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Isaac Fayose shared a video of Muhammadu Buhari, shortly before he travelled to London for medical treatment, where he later passed away.

In the clip, he former leader appears youthful and fair-skinned, standing while engaged in prayer.

The video has since garnered widespread attention, with fans expressing surprise and awe at how vibrant Buhari looked in the footage.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng