The Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead.
His death was confirmed by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, who announced the demise of the ex-president in a post via X on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”
President Buhari served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
Fairview had earlier reported that he was in a hospital in London for medical reasons.
Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.
