President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Justice Mukhtar Muhammad Dodo (rtd), who died on Sunday at the age of 70.

In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President highlighted the late jurist’s distinguished career in the judiciary. Justice Dodo, a native of Katsina State, served as Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria before later being appointed as a High Court judge of the Federal Capital Territory.

President Tinubu described Justice Dodo as an upright judicial officer, a patriotic Nigerian, and a fearless jurist whose lifelong contributions significantly strengthened Nigeria’s judicial system.

The President prayed for the repose of the late justice’s soul and asked Allah to grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. He also extended his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, as well as the Dodo family.