Federal High Court judge Fatun Riman dies after ‘brief illness’
Justice Fatun Riman of the Federal High Court (FHC), Awka Division, has died.
Mr Riman died in England on Saturday after a brief illness
The Chief Judge (CJ) of FHC, Justice John Tsoho, made the announcement in a statement released by the court’s assistant director of information, Catherine Oby-Christopher, on Monday in Abuja.
According to Mr Tsoho, the late judge had been admitted to the Lister Hospital in England on September 8, 2023, before his demise.
“Further burial information will be communicated later by his family,” the statement said.
The CJ expressed deep sadness at the loss and prayed for the peaceful repose of Mr Riman’s soul.
He also prayed for God to grant the deceased judge’s family the fortitude to bear the great loss.
“The Federal High Court mourns Justice Riman, who served diligently on the bench until his unfortunate passing.
“He will be fondly remembered and missed by the court.
“We will miss him more than words can express,” Mr Tsoho said.
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