Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has announced that the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari will now be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura.
The immediate-past Nigerian president passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in London, United Kingdom.
Governor Radda made the announcement while addressing journalists at the Umaru Musa Yaradua International Airport in Katsina, on Monday.
“The burial arrangement for our father who died yesterday in London, we have made consultations with the family and people around him in London.
“We have concluded that the body will arrive Katsina by noon and the burial will take place in Daura at about 2pm,” Governor Radda stated.
He expressed deep condolences to the family of the late president on behalf of the people and government of Katsina State, describing Buhari as a father figure whose legacy of integrity and service will remain unmatched.
Security has been beefed up in Daura and surrounding areas in preparation for the funeral, with dignitaries from across the country expected to attend the final rites.
