Twelve days after the burial of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, along with their children, has returned to Kaduna from Daura.
The late President’s family was received at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna on Sunday by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Balarabe, following their stay in Daura after his interment.
Present to welcome the former First Lady and her family were top government officials, including the Majority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Munira Tanimu, among others.
“The wife of the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, and her children have returned to their residence in Kaduna, twelve days after his burial.”
The atmosphere at the Air Force base was described as warm and respectful, reflecting the ongoing reverence the state continues to show for the legacy of the late former President and the contributions he made to Nigeria’s development.
“The reception was marked by warmth and courtesy, reflecting the State’s continued respect for the late former President and his family and their contributions to national development.”
After the reception, Deputy Governor Balarabe personally accompanied Mrs. Buhari and her entourage to their residence at Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna.
The former Nigerian leader passed away at age 82 on Sunday, July 13, 2025, while receiving medical care in a hospital in London.
He was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura on July 15, two days following his death, in line with Islamic burial traditions.
“He was buried in his hometown, Daura on July 15, 2025. Two days after his death in accordance with Islamic rites.”
