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Breaking News: Security has been significantly heightened around the residence of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari following his reported death, with dozens of police officers and soldiers on guard and civilian security agents monitoring visitors. Access to the complex is restricted, with police diverting traffic and only allowing a select few mourners and media teams entry.
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The security presence at the former president’s residence was notably reinforced on Tuesday, with a significant deployment of police and soldiers. These personnel are actively guarding the entrances, while civilian security agents oversee activities within the complex. Access roads leading to the residence have been blocked by police, redirecting vehicles to alternative routes and requiring those wishing to pay their respects to proceed on foot. Armed soldiers are stationed at the main entrance, which is further secured by two military vans, permitting only a limited number of women to enter. Media access is also restricted, with only national television crews and the Kastina State channel permitted to approach the premises.
Reports indicate that some individuals close to Buhari have been denied entry to the residence.Fatima Isah, who identified herself as Buhari’s niece and the younger brother’s daughter, expressed her distress at being refused access to attend the funeral and pay her final respects.She described Buhari as someone who had supported her needs. Another nephew of Muhammadu Buhari, frustrated by being denied access, vocally questioned the soldiers’ role in the burial proceedings.
An open space located approximately 300 meters from the residence has been designated for funeral prayers. By Tuesday afternoon, a crowd of around 300 peopel had gathered in the vicinity of the residence. The funeral proceedings were expected to commence in the early afternoon, following the arrival of Muhammadu Buhari’s body via helicopter.
