Northerners Storm Street To Celebrate Buhari’s Death [Video]

Some Nigerians in the northern region have taken to the streets to celebrate the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

KanyiDaily had reported that Muhammdu Buhari died in London around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after battling a long illness.

While many across the country are mourning Buhari’s death, reactions have been mixed on social media.

A video circulating online shows groups of Northerners gathered in public, smiling and laughing as they marked the former leader’s death with jubilation.

The video has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing shock, anger, or support depending on their views of the late president.

Some users criticized the celebratory mood, calling it disrespectful, while others argued that the reactions reflect the deep frustrations many people felt during Buhari’s time in office.

Watch the video below:

https://twitter.com/chude__/status/1944660943796863271

“E no reach 24 hours!” — Northerners storm the streets in wild jubilation over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari 🎉🕊️

https://t.co/fWIHkZboNq

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 14, 2025

Even Northerners are celebrating his death.

Buhari lived a life of failure and arrogance .

Above all, he organised the worst election Nigeria has ever seen and handled over to an undemocratic president.

Again, may he rot in hell.. May he rest in pieces.. pic.twitter.com/ARIGTvuXWG

— Olusegun Bakare𓃵 (@theboyisgreat) July 13, 2025

KanyiDaily recalls that Nigerian artist Portable also stirred up controversy after making harsh comments about Muhammadu Buhari’s death.