Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly passed away in a hospital in the United Kingdom.
This is just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to depart for London immediately to accompany the remains of the former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, back to Nigeria.
The news was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu.
Here is the short statement to confirm the passage of the former Head of State between 1983 and 1985 before being elected President 2015 and re-elected 2019.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
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.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has confirmed the death of the former President Buhari just as President Bola Tinubu sent the Vice President, Kashim Shettima to London to accompany the remains home.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
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.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
(Information and Strategy)
June 13, 2025
