Buhari Buried amid crowd of Nigeria politicians

The remains of the late former president Mohammadu Buhari was on Tuesday buried in his court yard Daura, Katsina state of Nigeria.

The Nigeria's late strong leader was buried amid prominent Nigeria leaders including President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President, Shettima; Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, among other Nigeria politicians.

Other prominent Nigerians included former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar, as well as former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi.

The burial featured prayers, military honors, and tributes that echoed across the political spectrum.

Other heavyweights present include former governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), former Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), a former National Chairman of the now-opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), among others.

In his tribute, President Tinubu described Buhari as “a nationalist whose unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity, security, and anti-corruption war has left a lasting imprint on the nation’s conscience.”

The body of the late president was flown to Katsina Tuesday afternoon. On arrival in Daura, it was received by a crowd of mourners, including traditional rulers, political associates, and ordinary Nigerians who gathered to pay their final respects.

The burial ceremony was conducted at the residence of the former President and attended by the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, who praised Buhari’s lifetime of service to the emirate, State, and the nation generally.