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Shettima Arrives London to Convey Buhari’s Corpse Back to Nigeria

Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 14th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng

This was announced by Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha in the early Monday morning.

 
Vice President, Kashim Shettima is currently in the United Kingdom to convey the corpse of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria for burial.
 
This was announced by Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha in the early Monday morning.
 
Nkwocha noted that the VP was received at the hospital by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuff Tuggar.
 
Presidential sources indicated that the VP left Nigeria around 12 midnight on Sunday to the UK.
 
His arrival was witnessed by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday morning.
 
Buhari passed on on Sunday after being hospitalised in Uk for a prolonged illness.
 
Prior to his final moments, Buhari battled undisclosed ailments for years while serving Nigeria as President for two terms.
 
His corpse is expected to arrive Nigeria today, for the final burial rites according to islamic rites.


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