The governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has announced the burial arrangements for Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a hospital in London.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Radda said following consultations with the late president’s family and close associates in London, it has been agreed that the remains of the former leader would arrive in Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by noon.
He disclosed that the burial would take place in Daura, the hometown of the late president, by 2pm on the same day.
Radda expressed deep condolences on behalf of himself, the state government, and the people of Katsina State, to the family of the late President and all Nigerians mourning the loss of a national icon.
Meanwhile, mourners have thronged Buhari’s residence in his Daura hometown in Katsina State, North-West Nigeria.
Buhari’s far and closest neighbours, family members, closest friends and associates were seen in a sorrowful mood.
