Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina state, says the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari will now be held on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura.
The governor spoke while addressing journalists at a news briefing in Katsina on Monday.
The former president passed away on Sunday at a hospital in London, United Kingdom (UK).
“The burial arrangement for our father, who died yesterday in London, we have made consultations with the family and people around him in London,” Radda said.
“We have concluded that the body will arrive in Katsina by noon and the burial will take place in Daura at about 2pm.”
Expressing his condolences to the family of the late president on behalf of the people and government of Katsina, the governor described Buhari as a father figure whose legacy of integrity and service will remain unmatched.
Security has been beefed up in Daura and surrounding areas in preparation for the funeral, with dignitaries from across the country expected to attend the final rites.
