President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, officially announced the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which he described as a national loss.
President Tinubu has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to immediately travel to London to facilitate the return of the remains of the late former president Buhari to Nigeria.
These were contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement partly read, “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.”
The statement added that Tinubu had since reached out to the bereaved family of the former president.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences”, it stated.
The statement also disclosed that President Tinubu had directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel immediately to London to facilitate preparations and arrangements for the return of the late president’s remains.
“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,” it added.
The statement also said as part of the nation’s mourning, President Tinubu had ordered a symbolic tribute.
“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader,” the statement further stated.
