By Muhyideen Jimoh

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‎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 Nigeria.

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‎The Crown Prince expressed sadness over Buhari’s passing and prayed for his soul’s peaceful rest in Aljannah Firdaus.

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‎Buhari, 82, died on Sunday at a London hospital following 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-staff nationwide in honour of the late former Nigerian president. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani