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Muhammadu Buhari's Remains Arrive in Katsina State for Burial Rites

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President Bola Tinubu and other high-ranking officials have arrived in Katsina State to oversee the burial rites of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in London. Mr. Buhari's remains were escorted by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and other officials, including members of his family, to the Katsina airport, where President Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda were waiting to receive them. The Emir of Daura and the Emir of Katsina have also arrived in the state to pay their respects to the late president.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Tinubu arrived in Katsina State on a presidential jet, NAF 001, around 1:50 p.m. and was joined by Governor Dikko Radda to receive the remains of Mr. Buhari.
  • Mr. Buhari's remains were escorted by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and other officials, including members of his family.
  • The Emir of Daura and the Emir of Katsina arrived in Daura shortly before Mr. Buhari's body arrived.
  • Residents of Daura and other dignitaries, including foreign emissaries, state governors, ministers, political elites, and traditional rulers, have arrived to pay their last respects to Mr. Buhari.
  • The body of Mr. Buhari was received at the Katsina airport by President Tinubu and Governor Radda, alongside other officials, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
  • Soldiers at the Katsina airport showed their last tribute to Mr. Buhari, a retired general and former military head of state.

Statistics:

  • Mr. Buhari was 82 years old at the time of his death.
  • The body of Mr. Buhari arrived at the Katsina airport at 2:07 p.m.
  • President Tinubu arrived in Katsina State at 1:50 p.m.
  • The Emir of Daura and the Emir of Katsina arrived in Daura around 2:00 p.m.
  • Mr. Buhari died on Sunday at The London Clinic.

Sources:

  • Premium Times, "Tinubu Arrives in Katsina for Buhari's Burial", 2025.
  • Premium Times, "The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina State", 2025.
  • AllAfrica Global Media, "Tinubu Arrives in Katsina for Buhari's Burial", allAfrica.com, 2025.

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