Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead.
He died today in London at about 4.30 p.m., following a prolonged illness, at the age of 82.
His Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on X.
He said the former leader passed away in a London hospital at the age of 82.
Shehu wrote: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN.
“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, Amin.
Signed,
Garba Shehu
13-07-25.”
A statement from the State House, Abuja, signed by Bayo Onanuga the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow, and offered his deep condolences.
Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader, the statement added.
Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
