King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, conveyed deep condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian populace following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a formal statement, King Salman expressed grief over the loss of the distinguished statesman, extending sympathies to Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and Buhari’s family.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also issued a condolence message to the Nigerian government, expressing sorrow over Buhari’s passing and praying for his soul to find peace in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
Buhari, aged 82, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital after a prolonged illness. His remains, transported from London via a Nigerian Air Force aircraft, arrived in Katsina State on Tuesday for burial in his hometown of Daura.
The Federal Government declared Tuesday a public holiday and mandated that flags be flown at half-mast across Nigeria to honor the late former president, who served as military head of state from 1984 to 1985 and as civilian president from 2015 to 2023.
