Shagari’s body leaves Abuja for burial in Sokoto

Shagari’s body leaves Abuja for burial in Sokoto

The body of late former President, Shehu Shagari, has left the nation’s capital, Abuja, en route Sokoto State, his hometown for burial later on Saturday.

Recall that the first Executive President of Nigeria died on Friday evening at 93 years.

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His body will be received by the Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal before being transported to his hometown in Shagari Local Government Area of the state, reports Channels Television.

Encomiums have since been pouring in from eminent personalities all over the country since the demise of the elder statesman on Friday.

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