Tinubu, Former Leaders Set To Attend Buhari’s Burial In Daura

President Bola Tinubu alongside several past Nigerian leaders are expected to gather in Daura today as the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari is laid to rest in line with Islamic tradition.

This comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima, on the President’s directive, accompanied Buhari’s remains from London, where the former president died around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Presidency officials confirmed on Sunday night that Buhari’s remains would arrive in Nigeria early Monday and be flown directly to his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, for burial.

“The burial is tomorrow (Monday). They’re bringing his corpse over the night. They’ll go straight to Daura. So, they’ll bury him tomorrow (Monday).

You know, the Islamic rites don’t take time,” one official said, speaking anonymously.

Another source added, “When the corpse arrives, we are sure the President would go there. After they go to Daura, the President can join them there.”

When asked if other African heads of state were expected in Nigeria for condolence visits, a third official explained, “Yes, there would be mainly West African Leaders. But we don’t know who and who until they start to communicate on Monday.”

The source further noted, “The body will arrive early tomorrow and be buried. We’ll start having heads of state from West Africa. It is likely that some will come.

If they come they will stay in their hotels until they get a time to see the President tomorrow (Monday).

You know, the President just came back early hours of today. And he’s still resting.”

Tinubu had earlier announced the passing of his predecessor, who died after battling a prolonged undisclosed illness.