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Renowned Nigeria Jurist, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa is dead. We gathered that the former Judge of the Supreme Court died this afternoon at the age of 96.
The family has issued a statement signed by his only son, Charles Oputa (Charlyboy), saying ” The Family of Justice Chukwudifu Oputa wishes to announce the passing to glory of the eminent jurist and a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at the age of 96″. He passed on peacefully on sunday afternoon, 4th May 2014, after recovering from a brief illness. Funeral announcements will soon be released by the family.
The eminent judge was the former Chairman of the Oputa Panel and father to singer, Charly Boy.