Shettima arrives London to accompany Buhari’s remains to Nigeria

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived London on President Bola Tinubu’s directive following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Shettima arrived London on Monday morning in the company of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.

He was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.

Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a post on Monday morning.

Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor who died on Sunday in London at approximately 4:30 pm.

He directed Shettima and Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

Buhari, who was 82, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

Buhari’s remains will be laid to rest in Daura on Monday, according to Islamic rites.