Nigeria, July 13 -- Former President Muhammadu Buhari who died in the UK earlier today will be buried in Nigeria, the presidency has indicated.
PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Buhari's death from a prolonged illness at a London hospital.
President Bola Tinubu, in a formal announcement of the death, asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK so as to accompany Mr Buhari's body to Nigeria, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a statement, indicating the body will be brought to Nigeria for burial.
Mr Buhari is expected to be buried immediately his body arrives in Nigeria, in accordance with Islamic principles.
Read Mr Onanuga's full statement below.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor...
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