An ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Mohammed Uwais has died at 89.
The Nation learnt that he died earlier today in Abuja. Sources at the Supreme Court confirmed the development.
The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Ondo State, Kayode Ajulo (SAN) also confirmed the death of the eminent jurist in a moving tribute.
Preparations are said to be underway for a funeral prayer and his interment.
Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as the CJN between 1995 and 2006.
Shortly after his retirement, he was appointed by the late President Umaru Musa Yar Adua to lead the Electoral Reform Committee.
Source; The Nation.
