The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been flown out of London, United Kingdom, en route to Daura in Katsina State, where a state burial will be held in his honour.

His remains were boarded aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, on Tuesday as part of the steps for his formal funeral proceedings as a late Nigerian leader.

Vice President Kashim Shettima under Tinubu’s directives is leading a high-level Federal Government delegation to escort the ex-president’s body back to Nigeria.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris had announced on Monday, in Abuja that President Bola Tinubu will receive Buhari’s remains in Katsina ahead of his final interment in Daura, Katsina State.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will personally receive the remains of the former President in Katsina.

“Upon arrival in Katsina, a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport before the body is moved to Daura.

“The Jana’iza (funeral prayer) will take place thereafter, followed by interment at the late President’s residence,” Idris had said.