Shehu Shagari is dead. He died at the age of 93. His demise was announced on twitter by his grandson, Bello Shagari. Bello Shagari tweeted:
I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja.
The moment Bello Shagari announced the death of the former President, consolatory messages have been pouring in from friends, families and associates.