Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in London, the United Kingdom, to accompany the remains of former President, Muhammadu Buhari to Nigeria.
The Chief of Staff joined Shettima with the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other members of the presidential delegation on the solemn mission.
They were received at the airport by a delegation that included Borno State Governor, Babagana Umaru Zulum.
Once all formalities are completed at the hospital, the body will be flown to Nigeria and then transferred to Daura in Katsina State for his burial according to Islamic rites.
Former President Buhari reportedly died in London at approximately 4:30 pm on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss, has spoken personally with the late president’s widow, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, offering his heartfelt condolences. In honor of Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu directed that national flags be flown at half-staff.
Muhammadu Buhari was a towering figure in Nigerian politics. He was first elected president in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 after previously serving as Nigeria’s military head of state from January 1984 to August 1985.
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