It was a somber day for Nigerians on Sunday after news broke of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. WAFFI TV reports that President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, announced the tragic news on Sunday evening, revealing that the former leader died in London, United Kingdom, following a brief illness. Although Buhari’s family has not disclosed the exact cause of death, reports suggest he had been battling blood cancer (leukemia) before his demise. Since the announcement, tributes have poured in from across the globe, with Nigerian politicians from both the ruling party and the opposition mourning the loss of the elder statesman. The late president’s remains are currently being flown back to Nigeria, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other top government officials. Buhari is scheduled to be laid to rest today (Monday) in his hometown of Daura. Recall that after completing his second term and leaving Aso Rock on May 29, Buhari retired to Daura to tend to his cattle. However, on February 25, 2025, he relocated to his Kaduna residence—a move some linked to the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following his death on Sunday, hundreds of mourners gathered outside his Kaduna residence to pay their last respects. Among the first visitors was former Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu. Security in the area has been significantly tightened: two military gun trucks have been stationed at strategic points near Buhari’s home, with armed soldiers patrolling the streets. Vehicular movement has been restricted, and security personnel are discouraging loitering around the neighborhood. Similarly, security measures have been heightened in Daura ahead of the burial.