India, July 15 -- In mourning of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal has declared Tuesday public holiday across the country.

The Informant247 reports that the Buhari died on Sunday at the London clinic in the United Kingdom (UK)

A statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Sheu, confirmed the death of the the former military leader after a brief illness.

The statement reads, "INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI'UN

"The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

However, in futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government, through the Ministry o...