Tinubu Directs Shettima To UK to Bring Corpse Home Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He died at a clinic in London.Meanwhile,President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the dead and directed the Vice-President,Kashim Shettima, to travel to the UK to accompany body back home.A statement released by the family and signed by his former media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed that the elder statesman passed away on Sunday afternoon at a clinic in the United Kingdom.The brief statement read:“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un.
The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, the former president, this afternoon at a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari served as Nigeria’s Head of State between December 1983 and August 1985 following a military coup and later returned to power as a democratically elected president in 2015, serving two consecutive terms until 2023.Buhari was known for his anti-corruption stance, infrastructural development initiatives, and efforts to combat insecurity, even as his administration faced criticism on economic and human rights issues.Tributes have begun pouring in from across the country and beyond, with many remembering him for his discipline, integrity, and influence in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.
Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.Confirming his predecessor’s passing, Tinubu said the former president died on Sunday (July 13,2025) in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman,Mr.Bayo Onanuga,President Tinubu had spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.The president has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany the late president’s body back to Nigeria.President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
