JUST IN: Shettima, Gbajabiamila Arrive In London To Bring Buhari’s Body For Burial

JUST IN: Shettima, Gbajabiamila Arrive In London To Bring Buhari’s Body For Burial

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila have arrived in London to receive the remains of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday.

Acting on directives from President Bola Tinubu, Shettima and Gbajabiamila led the Nigerian delegation to the United Kingdom in the early hours of Monday.

Upon arrival, the delegation was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and other dignitaries. The late president’s body will be transported back to Nigeria for burial.

Buhari died in London on Sunday at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.

Tinubu immediately ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader and offered his deep condolences to the family of the late president.

Buhari, who hailed from Katsina State, in Nigeria’s North-West zone was the country’s democratically elected from May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.