Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died.

He died in a London hospital after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment.

According to a statement by his media aide Garba Shehu, Buhari died today at the age of 82.

Buhari had been battling undisclosed ailment even before his inauguration as president in 2015.

The presidency has also announced the death of Buhari.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy said President BolaTinubu has ordered Vice President Shettima to the UK to accompany the body of the ex-President back home

The statement reads: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.

“President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.

“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.

“President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

“Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.

“He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.”