Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Mohammed Uwais is dead
According to report reaching CKNNews, he died in the early hours of Friday
This is a press statement by the family
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihir Rajiun. It is with heavy heart, full of gratitude to Allah Subahanahu Wata'ala, the we announce the passing away of our father, Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, former Chief Justice of the Federation.
Funeral arrangements are to be done immediately after Juma'at Mosque today at the National Mosque Abuja.