Nigeria, July 14 -- President Bola Tinubu has constituted an inter-ministerial committee for the state funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

This was disclosed in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, the director of information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

Mr Akume heads the 17-member committee that includes other ministers, the National Security Adviser and the Inspector General of Police.

Mr Buhari is expected to be buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday after his body is brought back from London, where he died.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Buhari, 82, died on Sunday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in London on Monday and is expected to accompany the...