President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

The former president died in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13 after a protracted illness.

Tinubu who has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.

Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.