Buhari: Tinubu directs Shettima to accompany corpse back home, orders flags at half-mast

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari died in a United Kingdom hospital on Sunday.

In a statement made public by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to go to the UK to accompany Buhari’s corpse back to Nigeria.

He wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.

“President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30pm 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.”

He added that President Tinubu also ordered flags at half-mast as a mark of respect for the departed leader.