Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial has been postponed till Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State made this known while addressing journalists at the Umaru Musa Yaradua International Airport in Katsina on Monday morning.
According to him, the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London, will take place on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in his hometown of Daura at 2 pm.
“The burial arrangement for our father, who died yesterday in London, we have made consultations with the family and people around him in London.
We have concluded that the body will arrive Katsina by noon and the burial will take place in Daura at about 2 pm,” Governor Radda stated.
He expressed deep condolences to the family of the late president on behalf of the people and government of Katsina State, describing Buhari as a father figure whose legacy of integrity and service will remain unmatched.
Security has been beefed up in Daura and surrounding areas in preparation for the funeral, with dignitaries from across the country expected to attend the final rites.
IntelRegion reported earlier that the presidential delegation arrived in London on Monday morning to repatriate his body home.