The family of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has announced his death in a London clinic on Sunday afternoon.
The brief statement, signed by his spokesman Garba Shehu, confirmed the passing.
The statement read, “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.”
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has announced his death.
Buhari died today in London 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.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023 and earlier as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, had been receiving treatment in London since April 2025.
Initial reports described the visit as a medical check‑up, but sources confirmed he fell ill soon after arriving and remained hospitalised.
During his presidential tenure, Buhari’s frequent and prolonged foreign medical trips sparked both criticism and concerns over domestic healthcare infrastructure.
At 82 years old, Buhari’s passing marks the end of an era.
Before becoming the President in 2015, he had contested several times before cliching it and ruled for 8 years.
His administration was characterisized by poor ecomonic circumstances galvanizing in enormous inflation.
May his soul rest in peace.
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