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Ex-CJN Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad dies at a Saudi Arabian hospital
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NAMLAS describes him as a towering figure of integrity, mentorship, and judicial excellence
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Nation mourns loss, with prayers offered for his soul and condolences extended to family and judiciary
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, a close source confirmed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
The Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), National Headquarters, Abuja, officially confirmed his death in a condolence statement, describing the loss as monumental for the judiciary, legal profession, and the nation.
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Justice Muhammad, who rose to the apex of Nigeria’s judiciary before retirement, was hailed as a figure of integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to justice. NAMLAS noted that throughout his career, he embodied fairness, courage, and fidelity to the rule of law, leaving a legacy that continues to guide generations of legal practitioners.
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Beyond his judicial role, the late CJN was a mentor to young Muslim law students across Nigeria, providing support, moral guidance, and encouragement to nurture future custodians of justice.
The association extended its heartfelt condolences to his family, the Nigerian judiciary, the government, and the Muslim Ummah, praying that Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him the highest abode in Jannatul Firdaus.
Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad’s decades-long service shaped key moments in Nigeria’s legal history, cementing his legacy as one of the country’s most respected jurists.
