The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has commiserated with the family of late former chief justice, Idris Kutigi, who died at a London hospital on Saturday.
The former CJN died after a brief illness, his son, Sani Kutuji was reported as saying, on Sunday.
In a statement, the CJN directed that all judiciary institutions should fly the national flag at half-mast for seven days as a mark of honor for Mr. Kutigi.
The statement also includes a directive for the Supreme Court registrar to open a condolence register for the late CJN.
the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Mr. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, GCON, who died in a London hospital on Saturday, 20th October 2019 at the age of 78 years.
Meanwhile, Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, has robbed the country and the judiciary of one of the best legal minds whose contribution to democracy cannot be easily forgotten.
