Muhammadu Buhari Obituary, Death; – Garba Shehu, the former spokesperson, confirmed his passing on Sunday through a post on X.
“The family of the former president has announced the death of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic located in London. May Allah grant him entry into Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” he stated. Buhari, who had been suffering from an undisclosed illness, was recently released from an intensive care unit in London, as reported by family sources.
It was reported that he fell ill during a routine medical check-up abroad and had been under observation in the weeks preceding his death. While the specifics of the illness were not disclosed, it was believed that the former president was on the mend until his health deteriorated.
A retired major general and one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, Buhari initially served as the military head of state from 1983 to 1985, before being elected president again in 2015.
His two-term civilian presidency, which concluded in 2023, was characterized by a comprehensive anti-corruption initiative, an economic reform strategy, and ongoing efforts to combat insecurity throughout the nation.
Funeral arrangements are anticipated to be revealed in the upcoming hours, as tributes begin to emerge from all over Nigeria.
