Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of Nigeria who led the country as both a military ruler after a coup and later as the elected president, has died at the age of 82, his family said.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised.

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, aged 82, passed away in London, prompting condolences from global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi fondly recalled their meetings and acknowledged Buhari's commitment to India-Nigeria relations.