Buhari’s Body Departs London For State Funeral In Daura

The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have departed London in the United Kingdom for a state burial in Daura, Katsina State.

Naija News reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft.

Recall that Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London clinic over an undisclosed ailment.

Meanwhile, chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and elder statesman, Buba Galadima, has declared that he has forgiven Buhari for any wrong done to him.

Naija News reports that Galadima, once an ally of the late president, parted ways with him when he became president.

However, during an interview aired on DW International Radio on Monday night, Galadima said he never wished death on Buhari.

He said, “In my capacity as someone who once worked closely with him, in my capacity as someone who did politics together with him, I have forgiven him of everything he did to me knowingly or unknowingly.

“From Allah we came, to Him we shall all return. I was confused and shocked when I heard of the death of our political friend, our leader, General Muhammadu Buhari,, yesterday.

“To be honest, I never brought his death closer, but as Muslims, we all know that it’s a path we will all follow. We pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings. Frankly speaking, I’m short of words. But all I know is that as someone who worked closely with him, I have forgiven him just as he requested from all those he might have hurt to forgive him, as stated by his wife, Aisha Buhari.”

Galadima further stated that while Buhari was alive, he was a true patriot who had a strong faith in Nigeria and love for the country.