Our Reporter, Abuja
The immediate past president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has passed on.
President Buhari died on Sunday in a clinic in London.
The death was confirmed by his family through a statement by the former president’ aide, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, via President Buhari’s official X handle.
The statement read:
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN
The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.
Signed.
Garba Shehu
13 July 2025
