By Atoyebi Nike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at the Katsina State airport to attend the funeral of his predecessor, late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Following Buhari’s death, Tinubu dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to the United Kingdom to accompany the remains of the late leader back to Nigeria.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, will be buried today in Daura, his hometown, in accordance with Islamic rites. The burial is scheduled to take place at his private residence.
The death of the former president has drawn an outpouring of tributes from across the country and abroad, with leaders describing him as a man of integrity and a steadfast public servant.
Security has been heightened in Daura and surrounding areas, with dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political leaders expected to attend the funeral proceedings.
