On Sunday, Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari passed away in a London clinic at the age of 82, and his body is now en route back to Nigeria for burial. Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina state, is in London with Buhari’s family and has confirmed that the burial will take place later today in Daura, about 50 miles from Katsina city.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, also in London, will accompany Buhari’s remains back home. Radda, who spoke to DW Hausa, said that the family has decided on the burial plan. Details surrounding Buhari's health issues remain unclear, but it’s known that he had a long history of health challenges.
According to Islamic customs, Buhari will receive a simple burial right after his remains arrive, unless it is late in the evening, in which case the burial will be postponed to Tuesday morning, as noted by cleric Abdullahi Garangamawa.
As tributes flow in for the former leader, Buhari is remembered for his dual leadership roles as both military and civilian president in Nigeria's tumultuous post-independence history. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida expressed their condolences, highlighting Buhari's commitment and moral integrity.
Current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to attend the funeral in Daura and has declared a seven-day national mourning period, with national flags lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect following Buhari's death.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, also in London, will accompany Buhari’s remains back home. Radda, who spoke to DW Hausa, said that the family has decided on the burial plan. Details surrounding Buhari's health issues remain unclear, but it’s known that he had a long history of health challenges.
According to Islamic customs, Buhari will receive a simple burial right after his remains arrive, unless it is late in the evening, in which case the burial will be postponed to Tuesday morning, as noted by cleric Abdullahi Garangamawa.
As tributes flow in for the former leader, Buhari is remembered for his dual leadership roles as both military and civilian president in Nigeria's tumultuous post-independence history. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida expressed their condolences, highlighting Buhari's commitment and moral integrity.
Current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to attend the funeral in Daura and has declared a seven-day national mourning period, with national flags lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect following Buhari's death.
