President Tinubu Arrives in Katsina State to Receive Remains of Former President Muhammadu Buhari

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Katsina State on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London hospital. The presidential jet landed at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Airport, Katsina, at 1:45 p.m., and President Tinubu was received by the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, and other dignitaries. The formal burial rites for the late President will commence with his interment in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, later that day in accordance with Islamic customs.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Katsina State on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London hospital.
  • The presidential jet conveying President Tinubu landed at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Airport, Katsina, at 1:45 p.m.
  • Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, alongside senior government officials, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries, received President Tinubu.
  • The late President Muhammadu Buhari's remains will be interred in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, later on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in accordance with Islamic customs.
  • A federal delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila accompanied the body from London, along with members of the late President's family.
  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and later as democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
  • President Tinubu described Buhari as 'a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman who dedicated his life to the unity and progress of Nigeria.'

Statistics:

  • July 15, 2025: The date of President Tinubu's arrival in Katsina State to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
  • 1:45 p.m.: The time the presidential jet landed at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Airport, Katsina, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
  • 82: The age of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the time of his death.
  • 2015-2023: The years of former President Muhammadu Buhari's second term as democratically elected president.

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria
  • Voice of Nigeria (earlier report)