Federal High Court Announces Death Of Retired Justice Baba Gana Ashigar

The Federal High Court has announced the death of its retired judge, Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, who passed away after a brief illness.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, the court said Justice Ashigar died in Maiduguri, Borno State, late on July 25, 2026.

The statement said the retired jurist was buried on July 26 in accordance with Islamic rites.

The Federal High Court described Justice Ashigar as a distinguished jurist who served with diligence, dedication and integrity throughout his career, noting that his commitment to the administration of justice earned him the respect of colleagues, members of the Bar and court staff.

It said his contributions to the Bench and the legal profession would be fondly remembered by all who worked with him.

The Chief Judge, judges, management and staff of the Federal High Court extended their condolences to his family and prayed for the strength to bear the loss.

The court also prayed that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus.