Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment in London, President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Sunday.
A former military ruler turned democratically elected leader, Buhari served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023. He was known for his firm stance on security, anti-corruption, and efforts to diversify the economy. His leadership left a lasting mark on Nigeria’s political landscape — both celebrated and debated.
Born in Daura in 1942, Buhari was a symbol of discipline and persistence, rising from military service to become the first opposition candidate to win a Nigerian presidential election.
President Tinubu has ordered national flags flown at half-mast and sent Vice President Kashim Shettima to London to accompany Buhari’s body home.
Buhari is remembered as a quiet but resolute figure whose life was deeply tied to Nigeria’s post-independence journey.
