{
  "id": 3470597,
  "title": "Gov Idris mourns ex-Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Kalgo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/gov-idris-mourns-ex-supreme-court-justice-umaru-kalgo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:47:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/gov-idris-mourns-ex-supreme-court-justice-umaru-kalgo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, who succumbed to death at the age of 89 on Monday night. The loss, according to the governor, affects Kebbi State, the legal fraternity and the nation at large.\n\nIn a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, the governor conveyed his condolences to Kalgo's family, the residents of Kalgo Local Government Area and fellow members of the legal profession. He emphasized Kalgo's immense contributions to the administration of justice in Nigeria, noting that he served in various capacities, from High Court to the Supreme Court before retiring in 2007.\n\nGovernor Idris also pointed out Kalgo's significant role in law reform, highlighting that he was a part of the committee that prepared the 1990 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. Furthermore, the governor revealed that Kalgo subsequently served as Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission, where he played a crucial part in shaping Nigeria's legal system.\n\nThe governor lauded Kalgo as a distinguished native of Kebbi State, whose career was defined by professionalism, integrity and unwavering dedication to public service. Kalgo received national accolades, among them the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) and Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), along with the Kebbi State Merit Award.\n\nThe governor underscored that the legal profession and public service losses would remain a lasting part of Kalgo's legacy. \"The demise of Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo is a painful blow to Kebbi State and Nigeria,\" said the governor. \"We find solace in the knowledge that he lived a long and distinguished life committed to the service of humanity and the nation.\"",
  "summary": "Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has mourned the death of former Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Atu Kalgo, who died on Monday night at the age of 89. Idris, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, described the death as a loss to Kebbi State, the legal profession and […] Gov Idris mourns ex-Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Kalgo",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}