Buhari’s burial scheduled for Tuesday, Shettima arrives London to convey corpse back home…Sowore: Buhari died of Leukemia
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari are set to arrive in Katsina State by midday on Tuesday, July 15, in preparation for his burial, which is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the same day in Daura.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced this during a media briefing on Monday in Katsina, following discussions with Buhari’s family and close associates in London, where the former president passed away.
The governor stated that the burial will adhere to Islamic rites.
He also expressed his condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We also extend our condolences to His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, regarding the passing of his predecessor. May Allah grant us the strength to endure this significant loss.”
Governor Radda further mentioned that the burial arrangements are being organized by the state government, federal authorities, and the Buhari family to ensure a respectful and solemn farewell to the late leader.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the United Kingdom, from where he is expected to bring the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back home for a proper burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this early Monday morning, noting that the Vice President will be received at the hospital by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuff Tuggar.
Presidential sources indicated that the Vice President departed Nigeria around midnight on Sunday for the UK.
His arrival was witnessed by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday morning.
Reports indicate that the former president of the most populous country in West Africa passed away on Sunday after being hospitalized in a UK facility due to a prolonged illness, the specifics of which remain undisclosed, .
Prior to his passing, it was noted that Buhari had been battling undisclosed health issues for several years while serving Nigeria as President for two terms.
Sowore: Buhari died of Leukemia
Human rights advocate and presidential hopeful representing the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the death of the former president was as a result of his prolonged battle with leukemia. Sowore disclosed this information on his Facebook page; screenshot below.
