BREAKING: President Tinubu Arrives Katsina for Buhari’s Burial Ceremony

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially arrived in Katsina State to pay his final respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82.

The Nigerian leader touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport at approximately 1:48 PM today, where he was warmly received by an entourage of state governors, federal ministers, National Assembly members, and other senior government officials.

Tinubu’s arrival signals the beginning of the formal state burial rites for Buhari, whose death has plunged the nation into deep mourning. The late statesman, who served as both Military Head of State (1983–1985) and civilian President (2015–2023), is being laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, in accordance with Islamic rites and northern tradition.

Security presence in Katsina has intensified, with armored vehicles, security personnel, and military escorts ensuring a smooth and solemn occasion as dignitaries and world leaders begin to gather for what is expected to be one of the most significant funerals in Nigeria’s recent history.

The burial ceremony is set to draw global attention, with representatives from various African nations, diplomatic missions, and international bodies expected to be in attendance or send condolences.

President Tinubu, whose presidency succeeded Buhari’s administration, is expected to deliver a eulogy honoring Buhari’s service, ideology, and enduring impact on Nigeria’s democratic evolution. Sources within the presidency suggest Tinubu will also meet with Buhari’s family privately before joining the final rites in Daura.

Since the announcement of Buhari’s death, Nigeria has entered a seven-day mourning period, with flags flying at half-mast and all federal activities scaled down in respect to the former leader.

As Tinubu joins mourners in Katsina, the mood remains deeply reflective across the country—a blend of reverence, grief, and historical remembrance for a man who defined decades of Nigeria’s political identity.

Stay with Busterblog.com for live updates from Katsina, tributes from world leaders, and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of Buhari’s final journey home.