Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has died.
A close source confirmed on Tuesday that the former head of the Nigerian judiciary passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
The death was also confirmed in a condolence statement issued by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), National Headquarters, Abuja.
In the statement, NAMLAS described the late jurist as a towering figure of integrity, humility, and commitment to justice, whose death was a major loss to the Nigerian judiciary and the nation.
The association said Justice Muhammad exemplified fairness, courage, and fidelity to the rule of law throughout his judicial career and left behind a legacy that would continue to guide future generations.
NAMLAS noted that beyond his role on the Bench, the former CJN was a mentor and father figure to many young Muslim law students across the country.
The association extended condolences to his family, the Nigerian judiciary, the government, and the people of Nigeria, and prayed for the repose of his soul.
Justice Muhammad served in the judiciary for decades and rose to become the Chief Justice of Nigeria before his retirement.
