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Nigerian Stakeholders in London to convey Buhari’s corpse back home

News Update

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has arrived the United Kingdom from where he is expected to convey the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria for burial.

Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha made the disclosure early Monday morning, noting that the VP was received at the hospital by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuff Tuggar.

Presidential sources indicated that the VP left Nigeria around 12 midnight on Sunday to the UK.

His arrival was witnessed by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday morning.

Buhari passed on on Sunday after being hospitalised in Uk for a prolonged illness.

Prior to his final moments, Buhari battled undisclosed ailments for years while serving Nigeria as President for two terms.

His corpse is expected to arrive Nigeria today, for the final burial rites according to islamic rites.

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