By Frank Ulom
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is dead at the age of 82.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Sunday, Buhari died on 13th July 2025 in a clinic in London, United Kingdom.
Shehu made the announcement on behalf of Buhari’s family.
“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,” the statement by Shehu read.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. pic.twitter.com/Dv0IfgzWAc— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) July 13, 2025
The incumbent President Bola Tinubu in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, also announced the passing of Buhari.
According to the Presidency, Buhari died at about 4.30 PM, following a prolonged illness.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha 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,” the statement read.
Adding, “President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.”
The dead of Buhari has thrown the country into mourning.
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.
