The Federal High Court in Abuja has been thrown into mourning and sorrow following the sudden death of one of its judges, Hon Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong.
According to the chief registrar of the court, Hassan Amida, who confirmed the news, Justice Mallong died on Sunday, July 30, in Abuja.
In a terse statement released on Monday, July 31, Amida disclosed:
The statement he personally signed read in part: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our own, Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, a Judge of the Federal High Court.↳
“Justice Mallong passed away on 30th July, 2023, unexpectedly after a brief illness in Abuja. We will miss him more than words can express.
“Funeral arrangements will be communicated to the public in due time.”
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