Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London, Family Confirms

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away.

The announcement came on Sunday evening through a statement issued by his former Special Assistant, Garba Shehu.

The statement reads:
“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”

Further details regarding funeral arrangements or the cause of death were not immediately disclosed.