Former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday evening in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid national mourning and a solemn outpouring of tributes.
His body was flown back to the country earlier on Tuesday and his successor, Bola Tinubu, was at the airport in Katsina state to receive the remains.
It was then taken to Buhari’s home town of Daura, where, with hundreds attending, Islamic funeral prayers were held at the central mosque.
The funeral, which adhered strictly to Islamic burial rites, marked the end of an era for a statesman who served Nigeria both as a military ruler and as a democratically elected president.
The burial prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Katsina State and held at 5:50 p.m., drawing a large crowd of sympathisers, political leaders, and foreign dignitaries.
Among the prominent figures present were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru, Speaker of the House of Reps former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El Rufai, Hon Rotimi Amechi,Several governors, including Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, as well as former heads of state and international envoys, also attended the ceremony.
In a final gesture of honour, senior military officers and Service Chiefs carried Buhari’s body to the gravesite, followed by a 21-gun salute — a mark of respect reserved for national heroes.
The sombre atmosphere reflected the gravity of the moment as Nigeria bade farewell to one of its most influential leaders
