Dignitaries Arrive in Daura for Buhari’s Burial as Town Fills with Tributes
Daura, the quiet hometown of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has become a center of national attention as top political figures and dignitaries arrive to pay their last respects.
The late president, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 in a London hospital, is being laid to rest in the place where his journey began. By Monday morning, a steady stream of influential guests had begun arriving, and the town was filled with mourners, well-wishers, and heavy security presence.
Among those who came early to honor the former leader were former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Yemi Osinbajo, as well as several past governors and cabinet members. Notable names spotted in Daura include:
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Rotimi Amaechi
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Aminu Masari
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Aminu Tambuwal
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Ahmad Lawan
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Ali Isa Pantami
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Ibikunle Amosun
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Ali Modu Sheriff
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Yahaya Bello
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Aliyu Wamakko
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Kayode Fayemi
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Pauline Tallen
These are just some of the many figures from Nigeria’s political landscape who have made their way to Daura to witness the final moments of a man who helped shape the nation’s modern history.
Security has been significantly tightened in and around the town. Roads have been blocked off, diversions set up, and armed operatives deployed to manage the growing crowds and maintain order throughout the funeral proceedings.
As the sun rises over Daura, so too does a sense of reflection—on leadership, legacy, and the passing of a national figure whose story began and now ends in the same place.
