A nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, is dead, a statement released by Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesperson, has shown. Shehu in a thread of tweets posted on Twitter via his verified handle, @GarShehu, said President Buhari commended the admirable life lived by his nephew and prayed to God to shower his blessings on the soul of the deceased.
IgbereTV reports that the president spoke on Wednesday, December 18, in Kaduna through a delegation he sent to the family of the late nephew. President Buhari noted that the late Abdullahi lived a life of service to fellow citizens and the nation which worthy of emulation by all. Shehu said the president’s delegation was led by Jalal Arabi, the permanent secretary, State House. Arabi offered a prayer for the deceased just as he reflected at the same time on the family that survived him. President Buhari received traditional rulers in Daura.