Buhari - pictured here in 1977 with the then-King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Saudi Arabia's Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani in 1977 - began his military career straight out of school. By the time this picture was taken, Buhari had risen to become a regional military commander.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina stateThe laying to rest followed funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed TinubuGovernor Dikko Radda of Katsina state struggled with emotions as he shed tears at Buhari's gravesideLegit.