President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State to receive the remains of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, marking a significant moment in Nigeria’s political history. The president’s arrival at the Katsina airport was met with solemn military honors and tight security.

Tinubu was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including key ministers and top government officials, underscoring the gravity of the national mourning period.

The president will join other dignitaries in Daura, where Buhari will be laid to rest according to Islamic rites. Citizens, traditional rulers, and political figures from across the country are expected at the final interment.