Former Benue Chief Judge Adam Ochume Onum dies

The Benue State Judiciary announced the death of former Chief Judge Adam Ochume Onum in an official statement issued Thursday by Jooli Terna David, Protocol Officer of the High Court of Justice in Makurdi, on behalf of the Chief Judge. The judiciary praised his integrity, intellectual depth and steadfast commitment to the fair administration of justice. It offered condolences to his family, friends and the judicial community. Funeral arrangements and details of a valedictory court session will be announced in due course.