A heartbreaking video has emerged showing Zahra Buhari, daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in deep distress on a street in London after receiving the news of her father’s death.
In the viral clip seen by Dockaysworld, Zahra is seen crying and shouting, visibly overwhelmed by the loss as people around her try to console her.
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at about 4:30 p.m. in a London hospital after a prolonged illness.
President Bola Tinubu has declared a seven-day national mourning period in honour of the late leader.
He also ordered all national flags to fly at half-mast and directed an emergency Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to be held on Tuesday to plan state arrangements.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila are currently in London to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
In Buhari’s home state of Katsina, the government has declared Monday, July 14, a public holiday to honour the former president.
As tributes continue to pour in, former governors, world leaders, and political figures have joined President Tinubu in mourning Buhari’s death, describing him as a key figure in Nigeria’s political journey.
In another show of national respect, the National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
