President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 p.m., following a prolonged illness.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari who died in the UK earlier today will be buried in Nigeria, the presidency has indicated.

PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Buhari’s death from a prolonged illness at a London hospital.

President Bola Tinubu, in a formal announcement of the death, asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK so as to accompany Mr Buhari’s body to Nigeria, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a statement, indicating the body will be brought to Nigeria for burial.

Mr Buhari is expected to be buried immediately his body arrives in Nigeria, in accordance with Islamic principles.