Buhari's Daughter Speaks Amid Father's Burial in Daura

• Noor, daughter of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, penned an emotional tribute following his death on Sunday, July 13
• Buhari was buried at his residence in Daura, Katsina state, on Tuesday, July 15, after his body was repatriated from London
• The former president was given a state burial with dignitaries from different parts of Africa and led by President Bola Tinubu

Noor, daughter of the late ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, evoked emotions with a tribute to her father, who died at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Buhari had died at an undisclosed hospital in London, leading to a wave of mourning across the country. Joining the fray, Noor took to her social media page to pen a note to the ex-president.

She wrote:

“I’m heartbroken that we won’t get to share the moments and experiences I had planned for us. I’ll always carry your memory with me. I pray that you’re granted the highest place in Jannah, and your soul rests in eternal peace Daddy."

Buhari's daughter, Noor, mourns him

According to Vanguard, Noor’s message came amid a wave of nationwide condolences, including a three-day prayer session held in Bauchi by an Islamic school in honour of the former president. Earlier, President Bola Tinubu declared a national holiday to mourn him.

On Tuesday, July 15, the presidency explained how Buhari was laid to rest at his home in Daura, Katsina state. In a statement, the presidency said he was buried after a funeral prayer attended by several dignitaries led by President Bola Tinubu.

Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, disclosed that people filled the streets of Daura and gathered at the former president’s residence to pay their last respects.

When was Buhari buried?

Onanuga explained that Buhari's final journey commenced on Tuesday afternoon, July 15, when his remains arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua International Airport in Katsina from London, where he had died on Sunday, July 13.

A brief lying-in-state ceremony was held at the former president's residence immediately after the arrival of his body, and this was followed by the funeral prayer (Salatul Janazah), which was led by the Imam of the Central Mosque in Daura, Sheikh Salisu Rabiu.

The final interment of the former president took place at 5.50 pm and was witnessed by Tinubu and the close family members of the late Buhari.

Also, full military honour was held during the state funeral, which included reveille and a 21-gun salute. The presidency further noted that the week-long event would continue with a condolence visit to Buhari's family by the presidential committee.

Aisha Buhari mourns Buhari

Legit.ng earlier reported that Buhari's wife, Aisha, was seen weeping profusely following the death of her husband on Sunday, July 13.

The former first lady was captured in a video during the presidential condolence visits to the Buhari family in London on Monday, July 14.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tugar led the presidential visit to deliver President Bola Tinubu's message.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng