Former President Muhammadu Buhari, died on Sunday afternoon in a London hospital.
His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, broke the news of the passing of the former president on his X handle.
Later, a two-paragraph statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, announced the demise of ex-President Buhari.
The release stated inter aliia:”INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
“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.
“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
