Amaechi, Atiku, Osibanjo, Tambuwal, others storm Katsina for Buhari’s burial

A wave of high-profile political figures, senior government officials, and traditional leaders has begun arriving in Daura, Katsina State, ahead of the final burial rites for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London hospital after a prolonged illness, will be laid to rest in his hometown today, in accordance with Islamic rites. His passing marks the close of a monumental chapter in Nigeria’s political history, as he served both as a former military Head of State and a two-term democratically elected president.

In the wake of the announcement, Daura has seen a significant increase in activity, with crowds gathering to pay their last respects. Human and vehicular traffic surged overnight, as citizens from across the country joined local residents in mourning a man many considered a symbol of discipline, integrity, and national service.

Among the early arrivals are several former state governors, ministers, and senior political figures, including:

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria

Yemi Osibanjo, Former Vice President of Nigeria

Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State

Aminu Bello Masari, former Governor of Katsina State

Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State

Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President.

Ali Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.

Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State

Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and one-time PDP National Chairman

Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State

Aliyu Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State.

Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Solid Minerals

Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and former Minister of Women Affairs

Security presence has been heightened in and around Daura, with traffic diversions and crowd control measures put in place to ensure smooth movement as thousands throng the area to mourn the passing of one of Nigeria’s most prominent leaders.

The funeral proceedings are expected to attract even more dignitaries, religious leaders, and traditional rulers in the coming hours and days.

(Vanguard)