Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. According to a statement from the family, the former leader died peacefully on [insert day] afternoon at a private clinic in London, United Kingdom.
Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. He was widely known for his strong stance on anti-corruption, security, and governance reforms.
The family, in announcing his death, requested prayers and privacy during this time of grief, asking that Nigerians remember his legacy of service and dedication to national unity.
Mediaplusng.com reports that condolences have begun to pour in from across the country and around the world, with leaders, political figures, and citizens reflecting on Buhari’s role in shaping modern Nigeria
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” – “To God we belong and to Him we shall return.” The family prayed for Allah’s mercy and for his soul to be granted eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Further details regarding burial arrangements and official tributes will be announced by the family and the federal government in due course.
