By Spy Uganda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
A statement by the presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that President Buhari died on Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
Onanuga said 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.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s president, in 2015 and 2019.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.