Nigeria, July 3 -- Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving medical treatment in London, multiple sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.

The former president, who left office on 29 May 2023 after serving two terms, has been abroad since April. According to sources close to his family, Mr Buhari initially travelled to the United Kingdom for what was described as a routine medical check-up, but subsequently took ill.

"There are conflicting reports about when exactly he became unwell," a source said. "Some say he fell ill in Nigeria and was flown out. Others insist he only took ill after arriving in London for regular medical checks."

When contacted, Mr Buhari's longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed the development.

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