SAD: Ex-Benue Chief Judge, Justice Adam Onum Is Dead

The Benue State Judiciary has been thrown into mourning following the death of a former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adam Ochume Onum.

The judiciary announced his death in an official statement issued on Thursday by the Protocol Officer of the High Court of Justice, Makurdi, Jooli Terna David, on behalf of the Chief Judge.

In the statement, the judiciary described his death as a major loss to the legal profession, the institution and the country.

It said the late Justice Onum would be remembered for his integrity, deep knowledge of the law and commitment to ensuring that justice was served fairly.

The judiciary also extended its condolences to his family, friends and members of the legal community, urging them to find strength in this difficult period.

It added that information about his funeral arrangements and the valedictory court session in his honour would be made public in due course.

The statement concluded with a prayer for God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.