Justice Abdullahi Bayero of Court of Appeal Dies in Egypt

Justice Abdullahi Bayero of the Court of Appeal's Judicial Division died in Egypt, with his family confirming the news in an obituary statement released on August 26, 2026. The statement described him as a father and mentor who embodied integrity and a genuine commitment to service throughout his career.

Bayero, who was born in Kano, was remembered for sharing his knowledge and resources freely and treating justice as a calling. His family expressed deep grief over his passing, highlighting his contributions to the defense of the Sunnah in Kano.

They prayed for God to forgive him and grant him paradise, acknowledging the impact he had on many lives. Senator Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, paid tribute to retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, calling it a significant loss for Nigeria's judiciary, though this was not directly related to Bayero's passing.