Tinubu, other dignitaries arrive in Katsina for Buhari’s burial

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State, as part of the ongoing state funeral arrangements for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Also, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya have arrived at the Katsina State airport for the burial.

In the same vein, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his counterpart from Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and business mogul, Aliko Dangote, have arrived in Katsina for the burial

Tinubu is expected to personally receive the remains of former President Buhari, which is being repatriated from London, upon arrival at the airport.

Following a brief military ceremony at the airport, the body will be transported to Daura, Buhari’s hometown, for the Jana’iza (funeral prayer) and subsequent interment at his private residence.

The burial is scheduled to take place later today, Tuesday, July 15.