Muhammadu Buhari
By Victory Oghene
Former Nigerian president, Muhammudu Buhari is critically ill.
He’s currently in the United Kingdom to receive treatment
But, the report did not say whether he was an inpatient or outpatient.
Although he left office in May 2023, he has been out of the country since April this year.
Sources close to his family were quoted in a report by GWG to have said he initially travelled to the United Kingdom for a regular health check.
“However, shortly after arriving, he reportedly became unwell,” the report said.
“There are conflicting reports about when exactly he became unwell,” one source was quoted to have said.
The report said: “Some say he fell ill in Nigeria and was flown out. Others insist he only took ill after arriving in London for regular medical checks.”
His longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed that “Buhari is being treated abroad.”
“Following your enquiry, I wish to state as follows: It is true that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been receiving treatment in the UK.
“You would recall he made it known that he was going for his annual medical check-up. He became ill there, but I am happy to announce to you that he is doing well in his recovery while receiving treatment. We pray for his healthy recovery,” Shehu said.
As of now, no one has didclosed the exact illness Buhari is being treated for, and the name of the hospital has also not been made public.
