SHETTIMA ARRIVES LONDON TO ESCORT BUHARI’S REMAINS BACK TO NIGERIA (PHOTOS)
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in London on Monday morning, acting on the directive of President Bola Tinubu following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Accompanying him was the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
They were received in London by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.
The Vice President’s arrival was confirmed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement released Monday morning.
Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor who died on Sunday in London at approximately 4:30 pm.
He directed Shettima and Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari, who was 82, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Burhari’s remains will be laid to rest in Daura on Monday, according to Islamic rites.
See the photos below.
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