Idris Legbo Kutigi
Idris Legbo Kutigi GCON (31 December 1939 – 21 October 2018) was a Nigerian lawyer and jurist. He was Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Niger State before becoming a high court judge. He joined the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1992 and served as Chief Justice from 30 January 2007 to 30 December 2009.
Idris Legbo Kutigi GCON | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Nigeria | |
| In office 30 January 2007 – 30 December 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Salihu Alfa Belgore |
| Succeeded by | Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1939 Kutigi, British Nigeria |
| Died | 21 October 2018 (aged 78) London, England |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University SOAS University of London |
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