UPDATED: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid a wave of national mourning and solemn ceremonies.
The atmosphere in Daura was heavy with grief as the 82-year-old’s body—draped in the green-white-green Nigerian flag—was lowered into the ground at exactly 5:50 p.m. in the presence of family members, close associates, and dignitaries. Tears flowed freely as the agrarian town, where Buhari was born, became his final resting place.
Full military honors, including gun salutes and ceremonial processions, were rendered to the former Commander-in-Chief. Islamic burial rites preceded the interment, in line with his faith.
Nicknamed Mai Gaskiya (the truth-teller) by many of his northern supporters, Buhari served Nigeria for a total of nine years and eight months—first as military ruler (1984–1985) and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, making him one of the country’s longest-serving leaders.
Present at the funeral were First Lady Aisha Buhari; President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima; former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Atiku Abubakar; Aliko Dangote; traditional rulers; religious leaders; serving and former governors; and other high-ranking officials.
Before the funeral, President Tinubu had received Buhari’s remains at the Katsina Airport after it was flown from The London Clinic, where the former leader died on Sunday, July 13, following a prolonged illness.
The Federal Government declared a day of national mourning, with flags flown at half-mast across the country.
Buhari’s legacy remains a subject of debate. While many remember him for his staunch anti-corruption stance and discipline-driven policies, critics continue to question the impact and execution of several of his initiatives during his presidency.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid a wave of national mourning and solemn ceremonies.
The atmosphere in Daura was heavy with grief as the 82-year-old’s body—draped in the green-white-green Nigerian flag—was lowered into the ground at exactly 5:50 p.m. in the presence of family members, close associates, and dignitaries. Tears flowed freely as the agrarian town, where Buhari was born, became his final resting place.
Full military honors, including gun salutes and ceremonial processions, were rendered to the former Commander-in-Chief. Islamic burial rites preceded the interment, in line with his faith.
Nicknamed Mai Gaskiya (the truth-teller) by many of his northern supporters, Buhari served Nigeria for a total of nine years and eight months—first as military ruler (1984–1985) and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, making him one of the country’s longest-serving leaders.
Present at the funeral were First Lady Aisha Buhari; President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima; former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Atiku Abubakar; Aliko Dangote; traditional rulers; religious leaders; serving and former governors; and other high-ranking officials.
Before the funeral, President Tinubu had received Buhari’s remains at the Katsina Airport after it was flown from The London Clinic, where the former leader died on Sunday, July 13, following a prolonged illness.
The Federal Government declared a day of national mourning, with flags flown at half-mast across the country.
Buhari’s legacy remains a subject of debate. While many remember him for his staunch anti-corruption stance and discipline-driven policies, critics continue to question the impact and execution of several of his initiatives during his presidency.
UPDATED: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid a wave of national mourning and solemn ceremonies.
The atmosphere in Daura was heavy with grief as the 82-year-old’s body—draped in the green-white-green Nigerian flag—was lowered into the ground at exactly 5:50 p.m. in the presence of family members, close associates, and dignitaries. Tears flowed freely as the agrarian town, where Buhari was born, became his final resting place.
Full military honors, including gun salutes and ceremonial processions, were rendered to the former Commander-in-Chief. Islamic burial rites preceded the interment, in line with his faith.
Nicknamed Mai Gaskiya (the truth-teller) by many of his northern supporters, Buhari served Nigeria for a total of nine years and eight months—first as military ruler (1984–1985) and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, making him one of the country’s longest-serving leaders.
Present at the funeral were First Lady Aisha Buhari; President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima; former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Atiku Abubakar; Aliko Dangote; traditional rulers; religious leaders; serving and former governors; and other high-ranking officials.
Before the funeral, President Tinubu had received Buhari’s remains at the Katsina Airport after it was flown from The London Clinic, where the former leader died on Sunday, July 13, following a prolonged illness.
The Federal Government declared a day of national mourning, with flags flown at half-mast across the country.
Buhari’s legacy remains a subject of debate. While many remember him for his staunch anti-corruption stance and discipline-driven policies, critics continue to question the impact and execution of several of his initiatives during his presidency.
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