Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Dies at 71, NJC Mourns

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, aged 71, passed away outside the country. The Nation Judicial Council (NJC) mourned his death, highlighting his contributions to the legal system.

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences. Muhammad served on the Supreme Court from 2006 to 2022 and as CJN from 2019 until his resignation in June 2022 due to ill health.