PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS VP SHETTIMA TO THE UK TO ACCOMPANY LATE PRESIDENT'S BODY BACK HOME
President Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari's body back to Nigeria.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari who died today in London at about 4:30 p.m., following a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the former President's widow, and offered his deep condolences.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria's President in 2015 and 2019. He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu also ordered that flags be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader, this is according to Bayo Onanuga
(Special Adviser to the President on media and information)