Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82.

His death was confirmed by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).

“The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him into Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin,” Ahmad wrote.

Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, had previously ruled the country as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985.

He was widely recognized for his tough stance on corruption and efforts to revive and stabilize Africa’s largest economy.

Further details about funeral arrangements are expected to be released by the family, in accordance with Islamic traditions.