The body of deceased former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at a London hospital, was interred today in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State, after a solemn state funeral in accordance with Islamic rites.
The state funeral, attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar, as well as former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, featured prayers, military honors, and tributes that echoed across the political spectrum.
Other heavyweights present include former governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), former Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), a former National Chairman of the now-opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), among others.
In his tribute, President Tinubu described Buhari as “a nationalist whose unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity, security, and anti-corruption war has left a lasting imprint on the nation’s conscience.”
The body of the late president was flown to Katsina this afternoon. On arrival in Daura, it was received by a crowd of mourners, including traditional rulers, political associates, and ordinary Nigerians who gathered to pay their final respects.
The burial ceremony was conducted at the residence of the former President and attended by the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, who praised Buhari’s lifetime of service to the emirate, State, and the nation generally.
