The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday around midday, as confirmed by Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, Buhari’s home state.

Following the arrival, the body will be transported to Daura, where the former president will be laid to rest around 2 PM, in accordance with Islamic burial rites.

Buhari passed away in a London hospital on Sunday, prompting widespread expressions of grief and condolences, including a personal statement from President Bola Tinubu. The nation mourns the loss of a significant figure in its political landscape.