Mallam Mamman Daura,  nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment.

According to Sahara Reporters, the 79-year-old top confidant of the president was said to have been taken the UK in a private jet on Wednesday.

He was said to have been experiencing respiratory difficulties with COVID-19 related symptoms since last Friday.

Mamman Daura  is a member of the ‘Cabal’, influencing decisions at the seat of power.

The former journalist is said to have had a history of renal crisis and had regularly visited the UK for medical checks.