Justice MAHMUD MOHAMMED called the meeting of the NJC in
his capacity as Chairman of the highest judicial body in the land.
Speaking at valedictory court session in Abuja in honour of retiring
Justice SULEIMAN GALADIMA of the Supreme Court, the CJN
described the operations by the Department of State Security
Service as unfortunate and regrettable.
Our correspondent JAMES IGAH reports that Justice MAHMUD
MOHAMMED urged Nigerians to remain calm and prayerful.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria also commended the Nigerian Bar
Association for its support and response to the clampdown on
judges.
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