Shettima, Gbajabiamila to Accompany Buhari’s Body Back to Nigeria
Just hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, are set to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the late leader’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari, who had battled a prolonged illness, died in London at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 82. His former special adviser, Garba Shehu, confirmed the news in a statement.
President Tinubu, in a separate statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the passing of his predecessor and disclosed he had spoken with Buhari’s wife, Aishat Buhari, while expressing his condolences.
In honour of the late leader, Tinubu has directed that national flags be flown at half-mast across the country.
