Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 81, according to a statement released by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Reports indicate that Buhari had been battling an undisclosed illness for several weeks and was receiving medical treatment at a hospital in London, where he passed away.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, was known for his strong anti-corruption stance and his leadership during key moments in the country’s modern democratic journey.
More details surrounding his passing and funeral arrangements are expected in the coming days.
