Buhari’s Family Relocates From Daura 12 Days After Burial of Former President

Buhari’s Family Relocates From Daura 12 Days After Burial of Former President

  • The family of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has relocated from Daura in Katsina state
  • Buahri's wife and children left Daura for Kaduna state on Sunday, July 27, 2025, 12 days after the burial of the former president
  • Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the relocation of Buhari's family from Daura to Kaduna state after his burial.

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Kaduna State - The wife of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha, and her children have left her husband’s hometown in Daura, Katsina State, twelve days after his burial.

Legit.ng recalls that the former President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, in a London hospital.

Buhari’s family returns to Kaduna from Daura 12 days after burial
The Kaduna Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, escorts Mrs. Buhari and her entourage to their residence. Photo credit: @Imranmuhdz
Source: Twitter

Buhari was buried two days after he died in his hometown, Daura, on July 15, 2025, according to Islamic rites.

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Late Buhari’s family returned to their residence in Kaduna state on Sunday, July 26, 2025.

According to Channels Television, Kaduna Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe received the former First Lady, her son Yusuf, and other family members at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna.

Balarabe was accompanied by the Majority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Munira Tanimu and other senior government officials.

The Deputy Governor later escorted Mrs. Buhari and her entourage to their residence located at Ungwan Rimi GRA, in the Kaduna State capital.

Nigerians react as Buhari's family returns to Kaduna

@MrsNoor__

This family is passing through so much pain. Buhari is a devoted and loving father. It will take time for them to digest the reality of his demise. May Allah SWT give Aisha Buhari the pillar of strength to hold the family together.

@Sky_Conductor

Islamically, she is supposed to be indoors for 3 months.

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@AdesinaAji47706

I can understand what this family is passing through. PMB must have been a wonderful and caring father. It may take time for them to adjust to the reality of his demise. I pray God gives the former first lady grace to hold the family together. May God give them strength during this period.
Buhari's wife and children have left his hometown of Daura in Kastina state
Nigerians react as Buhari's family returns to Kaduna after his burial in Daura. Photo credit: Muhammadu Buhari
Source: Facebook

@__dollarxchange

She no fit reach the stipulated 40 days in Daura?

@DonUduakPedro

She is finally back home from her sojourn in Dubai after she left Aso Rock with her children for the occupier who claimed her husband's identity. Note that she only returned after the official pronouncement of the occupier demise by his handlers and the conniving state

Soldiers block access to Street of Buhari’s residence

The Sultan Lane residence of late President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna state was largely deserted.

Armed soldiers prevented journalists from accessing the street after Buhari's death on Sunday evening, July 13, 2025.

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The former Nigerian leader passed away in a hospital in London, United Kingdom, after battling an undisclosed illness.

Video of late Buhari's final public appearance

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the video of the final public appearance of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has emerged.

Buhari's last public appearance was when former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-governors Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (Kaduna, Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Achike Udenwa (Imo), and Gabriel Suswam (Benue).

The ADC coalition members and others visited Buhari at his Kaduna residence, some weeks before he travelled to London for a medical checkup

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 8 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria, where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.