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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Vice President,Kashim Shettima to go immediately to the United Kingdom and accompany the body of the late President,Muhammadu Buhari back to the country.
This is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Sunday evening.
According to the statement titled “
President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home’,’President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
‘President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
‘Former President 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.
“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
