Tributes have flooded social media following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died Sunday in London after a prolonged illness.
President Bola Tinubu confirmed Buhari’s passing through a State House statement, noting that the former leader died at about 4:30 p.m. while receiving medical care. Tinubu also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to accompany the body back to Nigeria and ordered flags to fly at half-mast.
Online reactions reflect grief and reverence. “Oh my God! Buhari😭😭💔 it shouldn’t have been you,” tweeted @elonboyy.
@theWeb3nerd_ prayed, “May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings… Ameen.”
Facebook user Debuu wrote, “Baba Nigerians will miss you so dearly.”
Ademola Adejoye added, “Rest in peace… What a great loss.”
@the_modern stated, “He just had to deal with great forces of evil… May Allah reward him.”
Yusuf Sani Muhammad posted, “May Allah forgive his soul and grant him Aljanna firdausi.”