In a touching moment that moved many, Yusuf Buhari, the only son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was seen standing quietly beside his late father’s remains at the graveside on Tuesday, July 15.
The emotional scene, captured in a video now circulating on social media, shows Yusuf dressed in white traditional attire, his face filled with grief as he paid his final respects.
The burial was held in Daura, Katsina State, after President Buhari’s body was returned from London, where he passed away at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness.
Several dignitaries, family members, and supporters gathered for the Janazah prayers and final interment at the family compound.
The atmosphere was somber and filled with sorrow as mourners offered prayers and paid their last respects to the late statesman.
As the video spread online, Nigerians across social media expressed sympathy and support for the Buhari family, with many noting how the scene captured the deep pain of losing a loved one.
Watch the video below;
Reactions as Yusuf Buhari mourns his father
@Touchi Nne: Which Buhari shey nah Buhari wey don die since ABI he resurrected ABI which other Buhari make Una talk true no dey lie.
@bolatito: Grief has no class or tribe. Seeing Yusuf like that made me emotional. May God comfort their family.
@sholexinoh: This is a reminder that behind every public figure is a family that feels pain like everyone else.
@JC Jerry Cool: RIP FORMER PRESIDENT MOHAMADU BUHARI, MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.
@Oladimeji Iyabo Adebisi: May his soul rest in peace May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings grant him the highest jannatul fridaus.