General Abdulsalami Abubakar Critically Ill in London Hospital

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is reportedly in critical condition and receiving intensive medical care at a hospital in London, United Kingdom.

According to sources familiar with the situation, the retired general has been hospitalised in the UK for over five months, battling health complications attributed to age. Reports indicate that his condition is serious and he remains under close observation by a team of specialists.

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• General Abubakar was flown out of Nigeria for urgent medical attention after his health deteriorated.
• Family members and close associates have kept details of his illness private, but multiple sources confirm the gravity of his situation.
• The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has shown support by dispatching Vice President Kashim Shettima to London to visit the ailing statesman and convey goodwill messages.

As news of his condition spreads, concern continues to mount across the country, with many Nigerians offering prayers for his swift recovery. General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who led Nigeria from 1998 to 1999 and oversaw the nation’s return to civilian rule, remains a respected figure in national affairs.

Official updates on his current status remain limited, but sources close to the family urge the public to remain hopeful as he receives ongoing care from specialists in London.