Federal High Court judge slumps and dies at his residence

A wave of grief has swept through Nigeria’s judiciary following the reported death of Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court, Kano Division.

Justice Yunusa reportedly slumped in his residence on Thursday evening and was rushed to a hospital after collapsing in his living room. However, medical personnel later confirmed him dead.

Sources within the Federal High Court told Daily Trust on Saturday that the respected judge was buried on Friday in line with Islamic rites.

According to one of the sources, Justice Yunusa was widely regarded as a hardworking judicial officer known for handling several sensitive and high-profile cases.

“Yes, the judge died Thursday evening and he has been buried. He was very hardworking during his lifetime. You know he handled many high-profile cases and dispensed justice accordingly,” the source said.