Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in London on Monday morning following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria.
He was received by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.
The late President Buhari, aged 81, was confirmed dead on Sunday after passing away at a private clinic in the United Kingdom where he had been receiving medical care.
His death marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, who served two terms as civilian president after a previous stint as military head of state.
The late president is expected to be laid to rest today in his home town in Daura, Katsina State.