Just In: Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is dead, family and presidency sources disclosed.
The former president died at the age of 82 at a London hospital where he recently went to for treatment at 4:30pm Nigerian time.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga while disclosing the sad news said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
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President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
