Dignitaries, former government officials, and political heavyweights on Tuesday began arriving in Katsina State, for the final burial rites of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
A heavy security presence was observed in and around the town, with personnel of the Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Army stationed at strategic locations.
Traffic diversions and crowd control measures were also in place to ensure smooth movement as thousands of mourners thronged Daura to pay their last respects.
Among the early arrivals were former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and Atiku Abubakar; former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.
Also present were former Governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), and Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), who also served as a one-time National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Others in attendance include billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote; former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; and former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen.
More dignitaries including the President Bola Tinubu, religious leaders, and traditional rulers are expected in the coming hours as the funeral proceedings continue.
