Top Political Heavyweights Storm Daura for Buhari’s Final Burial Rites

A wave of top Nigerian political figures, ex-governors, and senior government officials has descended on Daura, Katsina State, as the final burial preparations for late former President Muhammadu Buhari reach full gear.

Among the prominent dignitaries who have arrived in the late president’s hometown are former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Yemi Osibanjo, alongside notable leaders like Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, Ahmad Lawan, and Ali Isa Pantami.

The historic town of Daura is witnessing a major influx of visitors and dignitaries, with heavy traffic, increased security, and a visible presence of mourners from all walks of life.

Security forces have cordoned off key routes leading to the former president’s residence and burial grounds. Traffic diversions, crowd control barriers, and personnel from multiple agencies are on the ground to manage the flow and ensure safety.

The late President Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, will be buried later today following funeral prayers at the Emir’s Palace in Daura.

More political leaders, traditional rulers, and international delegates are expected in the coming hours to pay their final respects to the late statesman, whose influence shaped decades of Nigeria’s political landscape.