Former Nigerian President to be buried today

Former President of Nigeria is expected to be buried on the grounds of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony with several African heads of state set to attend.

Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday, age 82.

The remains of the former President left London at 6 AM on Tuesday on Nigeria’s presidential aircraft, accompanied by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

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