CJN Tanko Muhammad Tests Positive for Covid-19

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has tested positive for COVID-19.

A member of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa disclosed at the unveiling of the National Headquarters of the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to Saulawa, he said that the CJN is currently in Dubai, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) receiving treatment.

Recall that Muhammad was absent at the swearing-in of 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday.

Muhammad’s duty was performed by Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, who administered oaths to the new senior advocates.