- NAMLAS further recalled his role as a mentor to young legal minds, particularly Muslim law students
- Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad served in various judicial capacities before rising to become Chief Justice of Nigeria
- the former head of the nation’s judiciary died on Tuesday while receiving treatment at a medical facility in Saudi Arabia
The Nigerian legal community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), a respected jurist whose career spanned decades of service on the Bench.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former head of the nation’s judiciary died on Tuesday while receiving treatment at a medical facility in Saudi Arabia, where he had travelled for health-related reasons.
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Multiple senior sources within the legal circle confirmed the development, putting an end to speculations that had surrounded his condition in recent days.
His passing has since drawn emotional reactions from judges, lawyers, scholars and faith-based organisations across the country.
In a statement issued on December 16, 2025, the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), National Headquarters in Abuja, described the death as a painful blow to Nigeria’s justice system and the wider Muslim community.
The association noted that Justice Muhammad’s years in public service were defined by restraint, humility and unwavering commitment to the rule of law, stressing that his leadership at the Supreme Court reflected discipline rather than personal grandeur.
NAMLAS further recalled his role as a mentor to young legal minds, particularly Muslim law students, whom he consistently encouraged through guidance and personal engagement during his lifetime.
Condolences were extended to his family, the Nigerian Judiciary and the nation, with prayers offered for divine mercy and eternal rest for the late jurist.
Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad served in various judicial capacities before rising to become Chief Justice of Nigeria, leaving behind a legacy widely regarded as principled, measured, and deeply rooted in judicial ethics.
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