Federal High Court headquarters in Abuja has been plunged into a state of mourning following the unexpected passing of one of its judge, Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong.
Less than 48 hours after the court’s annual judges’ vacation began, Justice Mallong passed away on Sunday night in Abuja.
In a brief statement issued on Monday, the Chief Registrar of the Court, Hassan Amida Sulaiman, confirmed the death.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our own, Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, a Judge of the Federal High Court,” the statement he personally signed said.
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.”