Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s body has arrived at the Katsina Airport.
The body, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and some family members of the late former president, landed at the airport runway at about 1:59 pm.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, and members of the Katsina State Executive Council, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibril, among other dignitaries, were on the ground to receive the corpse alongside some family members of the late former President.
Buhari’s remains will be taken to Daura, where he will be buried after receiving a military farewell.
Where Mohammadu Buhari will be Buried
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest in the courtyard of his private residence in Daura, Katsina State, following Islamic funeral rites.
Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, revealed that preparations are in progress for the burial ceremony that will adhere to Buhari’s personal wishes and Islamic traditions.
“He will be buried at home, as he wished,” Shehu stated, emphasizing that the burial will not take place in a public cemetery or national monument.
