Former Federal High Court Chief Judge, Daniel Abutu, is dead 

The Nigerian judiciary is mourning the loss of one of its esteemed figures, Hon. Justice Daniel Dantshoho Abutu, former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, who has passed away.

The news of his death was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by Sulaiman Hassan, Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court.

Justice Abutu served as the Chief Judge from September 2009 until his retirement in March 2011. During his tenure, he was widely respected for his legal acumen, fairness, and dedication to upholding the rule of law.

Hassan described the late former chief judge as a jurist who served the court and the nation with “distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice”.

“The federal high court regrets to announce the passing of our former chief judge, Hon. Justice D. D. Abutu, who served the court and the nation with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice,” the statement reads.

“In honour of his exemplary service and enduring legacy, all divisions of the federal high court are hereby directed to display a portrait of the late chief judge in a dignified and visible area within the respective court premises.”

Hassan said the court has ordered the immediate opening of condolence registers at all its divisions to allow judges, staff, members of the bar, and the general public to pay their tributes and express sympathies to the late Abutu.

He added that further details regarding funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.

(TheCable)