The body of former President, Muhammadu Buhari has been brought to his home town in Daura, his birthplace in Katsina State.
The remains arrived from the United Kingdom on Tuesday and were received at the Katsina International Airport by President Bola Tinubu.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, is also in Katsina State to pay his final respects to the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. Zeine is the first foreign dignitary to touch down in Nigeria for the funeral.
His arrival shows the close ties between both nations and the personal relationship he shared with the late Nigerian leader.
Buhari, who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82, will be finally buried at his home, in Daura.
Funeral rites are expected to be held at the Emir of Daura’s palace before the final interment at his private residence.
