Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023, is set to be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.
The factuallens reports that Sympathisers began arriving at his Daura residence early Monday after his passing in a London hospital on July 13. His remains will be escorted back to Nigeria by Vice‑President Kashim Shettima, following directives from President Bola Tinubu, who also ordered the national flag to fly at half‑mast for seven days and convened a special Federal Executive Council session in Buhari’s honour .
Security has been dramatically heightened around both Daura and Buhari’s Kaduna residence. In Kaduna, military trucks and armed patrols are regulating access and ensuring order, while in Daura, local and state forces have been mobilised to manage crowds and uphold the solemnity of the occasion.
Throughout Katsina State, residents have gathered in silence and prayer, with many offering tributes to Buhari as a disciplined, humble leader whose reputation for integrity earned him respect across the political spectrum .
As the nation anticipates Tuesday’s burial, prominent figures from across Nigeria’s political landscape including former presidents, governors, and regional leaders are expected in Daura. President Tinubu and Vice‑President Shettima will attend the Janazah prayer and burial rites, while West African leaders are also expected to pay their respects .
Buhari’s homecoming and interment mark the conclusion of a national mourning period and invite reflection on his anti‑corruption stance, commitment to discipline, modest lifestyle, and the complex legacy he leaves behind.
