King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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‎The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in a statement, mourned the loss of the elder statesman, expressing sympathy to President Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and Buhari’s family.
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‎Crown Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also sent a message of condolence to the Nigerian government.
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‎The Crown Prince expressed sadness over Buhari’s passing and prayed for his soul’s peaceful rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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‎Buhari, 82, died on Sunday at a London hospital after a prolonged illness.
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‎He will be buried on Tuesday in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
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‎The Federal Government had declared Tuesday a public holiday and ordered flags to fly at half-mast nationwide in honour of the late former Nigerian president.
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