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Shettima pays condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in London
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in London, following the elder statesman’s death on Sunday.
During the visit on Monday, Shettima also met with Mamman Daura, Buhari’s nephew, and other members of the former president’s family.
Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82, died at a clinic in London after a prolonged illness.
President Bola Tinubu had directed Shettima to travel to London and accompany the body of the late Buhari.
The former president’s remains was initially scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Monday, but was delayed.
Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, said Buhari’s body will arrive in Nigeria by 12 pm on Tuesday and the burial will take place in his hometown, Daura, by 2 pm.
The Katsina governor added that the burial decision was taken following consultations with the family and other concerned personalities.
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