Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced the burial arrangements for Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital.
During a press briefing on Monday, Governor Radda stated that following consultations with the late president’s family and close associates in London, it has been agreed that Buhari’s remains will arrive in Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by noon.
The burial is scheduled to take place in Daura, his hometown, at 2:00 PM on the same day.
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Radda extended profound condolences on behalf of himself, the state government, and the people of Katsina State to the late President’s family and all Nigerians mourning the loss of a national icon.
Meanwhile, the necessary documentation to release Buhari’s body from the hospital in London has commenced.
Channels Television reported that the former president’s remains would be released once the paperwork is finalized.
Earlier on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, arrived in London, leading the Nigerian delegation to receive the body.
The delegation was met by officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.
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