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CJN says arrest of judges distressing
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mahmud Mohammed, has said the mode of arrest of seven judges by the Department of State Services, DSS, was deeply regrettable and distressing.
The CJN spoke on Monday at a valedictory session for Justice Suleiman Galadima of the Supreme Court in Abuja.
Justuce Mohammed, who called on Nigerians to pray for the country, said: “It is indeed very saddening and deeply regrettable, the distressing and unfortunate incident which occurred on Friday 7 October and Saturday 8 October, 2016,” he said.
Read also: Breaking! DSS drags arrested judges to court
According to the CJN, an emergency meeting of the National Judicial Council will hold on Tuesday to comprehensively look into the matter.
“Furthermore, I must express my sincere appreciation to the executive of the Nigerian Bar Association ably led by the President, Abubakar Mahmoud and indeed all members of the legal profession for their prompt action and continued support.”
The arrested judges are: John Okoro and Sylvester Nguta of the Supreme Court, Namdi Dimgba and Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja; Kabiru Auta, from Kano; Muazu Pindiga in Gombe, and a former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Innocent Umezulike.
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