By Ogochukwu Isioma
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the passing of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.
WWW.METROWATCHXTRA.COM reports that, Buhari died on Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
He was aged 82.
In a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, he said President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
“President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria,” the statement added.
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.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
