Zahra Buhari, daughter of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, was seen in visible emotional distress following the announcement of her father’s death on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London.
In a now-viral video shared by Imran Muhammad on X (formerly Twitter), Zahra was captured crying and shouting in agony outside the London hospital where the former president passed away after a brief illness at the age of 82.
She was accompanied by other grieving family members, including her mother, former First Lady Aisha Buhari, who had been by the late president’s side during his final hours. The heartbreaking footage has sparked a wave of sympathy from Nigerians across the world, with many taking to social media to express condolences and support for the bereaved family.
Final Journey to Daura
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila have traveled to London to coordinate and escort the remains of the late president back to Nigeria.
According to presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, by Islamic funeral rites.
The presidency will communicate the official date and time of the burial in the coming days.
National Mourning for a Former Leader
Muhammadu Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, and later as democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, leaves behind a complex and deeply impactful legacy.
The Federal Government has since declared a national mourning period, with flags ordered to be flown at half-mast for seven days across government buildings.
As Nigerians reflect on the life and leadership of the late president, tributes continue to pour in from global leaders, politicians, activists, and citizens, marking the end of an era in the country’s political history.
