Monday, 10 October 2016

JUDGES’ ARREST: CJN DARES DSS

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has waded into the raiding of residences Supreme Court Justices, Appeal and High Court judges as well as the arrest of the judges by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Speaking at a valedictory court session held in honour of a retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Suleiman Galadima, the CJN while describing the action of the DSS as regrettable, urged them (DSS) to wait for the outcome of the National Judicial Council scheduled for Tuesday.
According to Mohammed, “…it is indeed very saddening and deeply regrettable, the distressing and unfortunate incident which occurred on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2016.
“However, I must ask all Nigerians to remain calm and prayerful, as emergency meeting of the National Judicial Council, which will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) will 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 (SAN), and indeed all members of the legal profession for their prompt action and continued support.”
The DSS, had on Friday night and in the early hours of Saturday reportedly arrested some Supreme court justices, Appeal and High Court judges over corruption allegations.


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