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Military Top Brass Bear Buhari’s Casket as Nation Bows in Farewell

In a moment steeped in solemnity and national reflection, the body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, was received on Tuesday with full military honors. His casket was respectfully borne by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, and Chief of Defence Staff as it arrived aboard a presidential aircraft. The poignant ceremony, attended by high-ranking officials and dignitaries, marked the final chapter in the life of a man who once led the nation. The military’s symbolic gesture underscored the late President’s deep ties to Nigeria’s armed forces and his enduring legacy. President Buhari passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82. His burial marks a significant moment in the nation’s history as Nigerians reflect on his decades of service and leadership.