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Buhari, Muhammadu

Nigerians Mourn Former President Muhammadu Buhari at His Residence in Daura

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Hundreds of serving and former political office holders, top traditional rulers, and other dignitaries have been trooping into Daura, Katsina State, to pay their last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 82. The federal and Katsina state governments have declared Tuesday as a public holiday to enable Nigerians mourn the late president. The burial is scheduled to take place today at the late president's residence in Daura after funeral prayers at the emir's palace.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness.
  • The federal and Katsina state governments have declared Tuesday as a public holiday to enable Nigerians mourn the late president.
  • Hundreds of serving and former political office holders, top traditional rulers, and other dignitaries have been trooping into Daura, Katsina State, to pay their last respects.
  • Dignitaries at the residence were received by Mr Radda, Buhari's nephews Fatuhu Muhammad and Musa Haro, former aviation minister Hadi Sirika, and Garba Shehu, Mr Buhari's spokesperson.
  • The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk, received some of the dignitaries at his palace on Monday.
  • Several high-profile politicians, including Aminu Masari, former Katsina State governor; Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor; Ibikunle Amosun, former Ogun State governor; Isa Pantami, former communication minister; Sultan of Sokoto Sa'adu Abubakar, and the Emir of Kazaure, Ahmad Dangiwa, have attended the mourning events.
  • Extended family members receive condolences at the GRA residence of the late president.

Statistics:

  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari died at the age of 82.
  • The burial is scheduled to take place today at the late president's residence in Daura after funeral prayers at the emir's palace.
  • Hundreds of dignitaries have attended the mourning events in Daura, Katsina State.

Sources:

  • PREMIUM TIMES (2025)
  • AllAfrica Global Media (2025)

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