Federal High Court Judge Mohammed Yunusa Dies After Brief Illness

Justice Mohammed Yunusa, a sitting judge of the Federal High Court in the Kano judicial division, has died after a brief illness. The court confirmed his passing in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that he died on Thursday at the Kano State Medical Centre)Skip. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

The Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Catherine Oby Christopher, announced the death in a statement from Abuja. The court described Justice Yunusa as a distinguished jurist who served with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the administration of justice. The statement said his contributions to the Bench and the legal profession would be fondly remembered by his colleagues, members of the Bar, court staff, and all who worked with him.

The Chief Judge, judges, management, and staff of the Federal High Court extended their condolences to his immediate family. The court prayed that God would grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss and that Allah would forgive his shortcomings and grant him paradise.

Justice Yunusa handled several notable cases during his tenure, including matters arising from the 2023 general...