Former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
He died today July, 13 2025 in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon.
Shehu’s statement read, “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.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also confirmed the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
The President has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement said, President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.