President Bola Tinubu has directed flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the former President , Mohammadu Buhari.
While announcing the passing of his predecessor, President Tinubu said he spoke with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
The president also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
The former president died yesterday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.
