Buhari: Tinubu orders flags to fly at half-mast, orders VP Shettima to accompany body back home

President Bola Tinubu has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honour of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic this afternoon.

This was contained in a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, noting that President Tinubu also spoke with Buhari's widow, Aisha, offering his deep condolences.

He revealed that the former president died in a private clinic in London at approximately 4:30 today after a prolonged illness.

President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to accompany Buhari's body back to Nigeria and funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days, likely following Islamic rites and traditions.

Condolences have begun pouring in from across Nigeria and the international community, praising Buhari's service to the nation as both a soldier and statesman.

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.

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