Immediate past President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
Former aide of the late former President, Bashir Ahmad, announced his passing on social media.
“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.
He was succeeded by current Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he served two terms.
Reports of death of the former Nigerian leader has been rife for days but has only been officially confirmed now.
Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.
