Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, according to a statement from his family.
The news was shared by former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad via social media, invoking the Islamic prayer, “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.” A statement signed by Garba Shehu expressed the family’s deep sorrow and requested prayers, saying, “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
Buhari, a retired Major General and former military Head of State, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. Further details about the cause of death and funeral arrangements are expected in the coming days.
His passing marks the end of an era and is likely to draw tributes from across Nigeria and the international community.
