Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has died.
His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development in a statement released on Sunday afternoon.
According to Shehu, Buhari passed away at a hospital in the United Kingdom. The statement noted that the former president died earlier in the day, though specific medical details have not yet been made public.
Shehu’s statement reads:
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, had a history of medical visits to the UK during his presidency, sparking both public concern and speculation over the years.
The news has sent shockwaves across the country, with tributes expected to pour in from political leaders, citizens, and the international community in the coming hours.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements and official national mourning are expected to be announced by the Presidency and the Buhari family.
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