Federal High Court Judge dies after brief illness

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A judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Awka Division, Justice Fatun Riman, has been confirmed dead.

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, who announced Justice Riman’s death in a press statement by the court’s Assistant Director of Information, Catherine Oby-Christopher, on Monday in Abuja said that the deceased judge died in England on Saturday after a brief illness.

Justice Tsoho stated that late Justice Riman 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,”Justice Tsoho said.

The Chief Justice who expressed deep sadness at the death of Justice Riman prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the great loss.

Justice Tsoho further stated “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.”

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