The abrupt passing of Hon. justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong is being mourned by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
He passed away suddenly on Sunday night, not long after the court had begun its yearly vacation.
Chief Registrar of the Court, Hassan Amida Sulaiman, confirmed the tragic news in a heartfelt statement released on Monday.
The statement read, โIt is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our own , hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong.โ
Justice Mallong, an esteemed figure within the Federal High Court, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2023, in Abuja, following a brief illness.
His sudden departure has left a significant void in the court, as expressed by Sulaiman, โHis absence is a great loss that is difficult to articulate.โ
The statement further promised that arrangements for Justice Mallongโs funeral would be made public in due course.
The Federal High Court community and the wider legal fraternity continue to grapple with the sudden loss of Justice Mallong, whose contributions to the judiciary will be greatly missed.
