Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the United Kingdom to convey the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria for burial.
Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this early Monday morning, noting that the Vice President was received at the hospital by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuff Tuggar.
President Bola Tinubu had on Sunday directed Shettima and Gbajabiamila to lead the Nigerian delegation to bring back the body of his predecessor for burial in Nigeria.
Presidential sources revealed that the Vice President left Nigeria around midnight on Sunday for the UK. His arrival was witnessed by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday morning.
Buhari passed away on Sunday after being hospitalised in the UK following a prolonged illness. Prior to his final moments, Buhari had battled undisclosed ailments for years while serving Nigeria as President for two terms.
His corpse is expected to arrive in Nigeria today for final burial rites in accordance with Islamic traditions.
Tinubu immediately ordered flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the late leader and extended his deep condolences to Buhari’s family.
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