Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed on.
He died at the age of 82 at a clinic in London.
President Buhari’s demise was announced by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a post on X.
He wrote: “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.”
President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy.
Details about his burial and funeral are yet to be announced.
May his soul rest in peace.
