Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, D!es in Saudi Arabian Hospital

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Dies in Saudi Arabian Hospital

Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who reportedly passed away in a hospital in Saudi Arabia.

According to available information, the former head of the Nigerian judiciary died while receiving medical attention abroad. Details surrounding the exact cause of death are yet to be officially disclosed as family sources and relevant authorities are expected to release a formal statement in due course.

Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad served as the 18th Chief Justice of Nigeria, having been sworn into office in August 2019 after previously acting in the position. His tenure at the apex of the judiciary came at a critical period in Nigeria’s democratic journey, overseeing major constitutional, political, and electoral cases.

Born on December 31, 1953, in Bauchi State, Justice Muhammad had a long and distinguished judicial career. He was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2006, where he earned a reputation as a seasoned jurist with deep knowledge of constitutional and Islamic law.

In 2022, he resigned as Chief Justice following health concerns, bringing an end to decades of service in Nigeria’s judiciary.

Tributes are already pouring in from senior lawyers, judges, politicians, and public figures across the country, many describing him as a disciplined judge who devoted his life to the rule of law and the preservation of judicial integrity.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as official confirmations and further facts emerge.