Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried on Monday in Daura, Katsina State, in accordance with Islamic rites.
This was disclosed on Sunday night by the late former President’s media aide, Garba Shehu.
Buhari was reported to have died on Sunday evening in London after a prolonged illness.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari served as Nigeria’s President from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023.
He was also a former military Head of State.