Buhari’s Final Journey Begins as Body Arrives Katsina from UK

|By Adejumo Adekunle-

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The body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, as the nation begins bidding farewell to one of its most influential political figures.

Flown in from the United Kingdom, where he passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Buhari’s remains were received with full honours by a high-profile delegation led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State.

Draped in solemnity, the airstrip ceremony witnessed the presence of members of the Federal Executive Council, top military commanders, and other national dignitaries. They gathered to pay their final respects as the late statesman’s body was gently transferred into a waiting ambulance under tight security.

The convoy has since departed for Daura, Buhari’s hometown, where preparations are in full swing for his interment later today in line with Islamic traditions.

The former Nigerian leader, who once served as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and returned to power as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, died at the age of 82 after a brief illness.

In Daura, crowds are already swelling as residents and mourners from across the country await his arrival. Meanwhile, condolence messages continue to pour in, with tributes hailing his legacy of discipline, anti-corruption stance, and unwavering dedication to national service.

Buhari’s burial is expected to draw dignitaries, political allies, and citizens alike, in what promises to be a historic moment of national reflection.