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Buhari, Muhammadu

Muhammadu Buhari's Remains Arrive in Katsina for State Burial

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The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at the Umar Musa Yar'adua Airport in Katsina State on Tuesday, greeted by a delegation led by President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian Air Force aircraft conveyed the body from London, where Buhari died on Sunday. As part of national mourning, President Tinubu has directed the opening of condolence registers across federal ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as at Nigerian embassies and missions abroad. The President has also constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure a dignified and well-coordinated burial programme.

Key Takeaways:

  • The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were conveyed from London by the Nigerian Air Force aircraft.
  • President Bola Tinubu led a delegation to receive the body at the Umar Musa Yar'adua Airport in Katsina State.
  • The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the opening of condolence registers nationwide.
  • 25 members of the Federal Executive Council have been directed to proceed to Katsina for the burial rites and to remain in Daura for the Third-Day prayers scheduled for Wednesday.
  • The President has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the burial programme.
  • The Jana'iza (funeral prayer) will take place after the body is moved from the airport in Katsina.
  • The late President's interment will be held at his residence in Daura.
  • World leaders have continued to send condolence messages to President Tinubu.

Statistics:

  • Number of Federal Executive Council members directed to proceed to Katsina for the burial rites: 25
  • Number of condolence registers to be opened across federal ministries, departments, and agencies: 25
  • Number of Nigerian embassies and missions abroad to open condolence registers: Many
  • Number of Heads of State and Governments that have sent condolence messages: Not specified

Sources:

  • The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing in Abuja. [1]
  • Source: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Abuja Press Briefing, Monday.

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