JUST-IN: Former President Buhari Laid To Rest in Daura After State Funeral
Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura After Full Islamic and State Rites Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in Daura, Katsina State , after full Islamic funeral rites and a solemn state burial attended by top Nigerian and African dignitaries. His remains were interred around 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday in the courtyard of his private home—fulfilling his wish to be buried in his birthplace rather than a public cemetery or national monument. Before burial, gun salutes honored him as former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, with the citation read by Chief of Defence Staff General Chris Musa . Top Leaders Attend Final Farewell The funeral drew high-level attendees, including: President Bola Tinubu Vice President Kashim Shettima Former President Yemi Osinbajo President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine of Niger Former Niger President Mahamadou […]