Judge dies awaiting process for elevation to Supreme Court

A justice of the court of Appeal, Justice Joseph Ikyegh is dead.

Justice Ikyegh was among the list of 22 justices sent by the federal judicial service commission to the NJC for recommendation to the Supreme Court.

His name was under the north central zone but on the reserve column.

Justice Ikyegh who hailed from Benue State reportedly died Wednesday afternoon at his Makurdi residence located at the Achussa Community area of the state capital.

The death of Justice Ikyegh was reportedly made known when the Chief Judge of Benue state, Justice Maurice Ikpambese during a public function in Mskurdi called for a minute silence in his honour.