The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Katsina State, marking the beginning of final funeral rites for the late Nigerian leader.
The remains touched down at Katsina Airport at approximately 1:59 p.m. on [insert date], accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and close members of the Buhari family.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and members of the Katsina State Executive Council were present at the airport to receive the casket, alongside other dignitaries and grieving relatives.
From the airport, the body will be transported to Buhari’s hometown of Daura, where he will be laid to rest following a full military funeral in accordance with national honors. Security has been heightened in the region, and preparations for the burial ceremony are already underway.
President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 and previously ruled as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985, was a central figure in Nigeria’s modern political landscape.
Known for his strong stance against corruption and his controversial economic and security policies, Buhari leaves behind a complex legacy that continues to spark debate across the nation.
Further details surrounding his passing and official tributes are expected in the coming hours.
