Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London, according to a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
In a brief message posted to his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, Shehu announced the death of the former president, stating that he died earlier in the day at a clinic in London, United Kingdom.
“Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un,” the statement began, invoking the Islamic prayer traditionally recited upon news of a death.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin,” the statement concluded.
