Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, a retired judge of the Federal High Court, has died after a brief illness.
Ashigar reportedly died in Maiduguri, Borno State, in the late hours of July 25, 2026.
He was buried according to Islamic rites on July 26.
Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, the spokesperson for the Federal High Court, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.
“The late judge was a distinguished jurist who served the judiciary with dedication and integrity,” Christopher said.
“Hon. Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, Rtd, was a great jurist who served with diligence, dedication, integrity and an unwavering commitment to the administration of justice,” the statement said.
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Ashigar made significant contributions to the Bench and the legal profession throughout his judicial career, she said.
His considerable contributions to the Bench and to the legal profession will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, members of the outer Bar, court staff and all who had the privilege of working with him,” Christopher added.
The Federal High Court extended condolences to the family of the late judge and prayed for strength for them to bear the loss.
“The Chief Judge, the judges, management and staff of the Federal High Court, commiserate with his immediate family and pray that the Almighty God will grant them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement added.
The court also prayed for repose of the soul of Ashigar.
“May Almighty Allah forgive him his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” it added.
