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Bauchi State Governor,Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who died at the age of 72.
Justice Tanko Muhammad, an indigene of Bauchi State, reportedly passed away in a hospital in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged illness.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor described the late jurist as a man of integrity whose life was defined by discipline, dedication to duty, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
Governor Mohammed said Justice Tanko Muhammad rose through the ranks of the judiciary with diligence and distinction, serving as a Judge of the High Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice of the Supreme Court, and later as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 2019 to 2022.
He noted that the former CJN was widely respected for his legal acumen and significant contributions to the development of Nigeria’s judicial system, adding that his conferment with the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, reflected his impactful service to the nation.
The governor extended his condolences to the family of the late jurist, members of the legal profession, and the people of Bauchi State and Nigeria.
“Justice Tanko Muhammad was a patriotic Nigerian who devoted his life to the service of justice and the rule of law. His passing is a great loss to Bauchi State, the Nigerian judiciary, and the nation at large,” Mohammed said.
