By Ayodele Oni
At exactly 5.50 pm Nigeria time, the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were interred at his Daura home after a colourful military honour and presentation at his graveside followed by 21-gun salute.
It was a sombre moment as the President’s only son, Yusuf, cried uncontrollably. Locals climbed trees to catch a glimpse of the ceremony as crowd was restricted to the residence.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, read the citation of the former president.
The Chief Imam of Daura led the prayers for the repose of his soul at the final rites ceremony which held at a makeshift prayer ground. The former President was lowered into the grave at exactly 5.50pm.
The grave was narrow just wide enough to accommodate the body in line with Islamic rules
The interment was done inside the courtyard of the former President where only a few of the dignitaries had access to.
President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries were at the graveside to pay their last respects.
The son of the former President was the only visible family member at the graveside. He was seen greeting Tinubu and the VP Shettima.
The Chief Imam performed the final prayers at the grave side. The flag was taken off the body and given to the family in gratitude for his service to Nigeria.
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