Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of Nigeria who led the country as both a military ruler after a coup and later as the elected president, has died at the age of 82, his family said.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina stateThe laying to rest followed funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed TinubuGovernor Dikko Radda of Katsina state struggled with emotions as he shed tears at Buhari's gravesideLegit.