Ex-CJN, Justice Dahiru Mustapha’s Mother Passes On At 100

The mother of former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Mustapha, Hajiya Dije Mustapha has died at the age of 100.

She died yesterday at a hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.

Hajiya Dije left behind the former CJN and three grandchildren.

Hajiya Dije was buried yesterday at Babura Gabas Cemetery in Babura local government of Jigawa State according to Islamic injunction.

The dignitaries that attended her burial were the minister of foreign affairs, Amb Aminu Wali, Emir of Ringim, His Highness Sayyadi Mahmud, Walin Kano, Mahe Bashir Wali, secretary to Jigawa State government, Lawan Audu among others.