Shettima on a visit to Buhari in Kaduna in February 2025
He also directed that national flags be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the departed leader”.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, Tinubu confirmed that Buhari died in London around 4.30pm on Sunday.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences,” Onanuga said.
“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.”
As reported by TheCable, Tinubu sent the vice-president to visit Buhari in the hospital on Monday on learning of his hospitalisation.
