Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He died at the age of 82 in a private clinic in London, according to an official statement released by his family on Sunday afternoon.
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The announcement was made by Garba Shehu, his former spokesperson, who confirmed that Buhari died peacefully in a private clinic in the United Kingdom after a brief illness.
The confirmation was posted by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, with the family describing his passing as a significant national loss.
The family has requested prayers for the former president, asking that Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, according to Islamic tradition.
Buhari served as the president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 and was a retired Nigerian army major general who was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985.
The former president had a distinguished political career, having unsuccessfully contested for the presidency in 2003, 2007, and 2011 before his successful election in 2015.
Prior to his death, there had been reports about the former president’s health. Recent reports indicated that Buhari had been receiving medical treatment in London.
The family has not yet announced details regarding funeral arrangements or the repatriation of his remains to Nigeria.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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