TINUBU MOURNS DEATH OF LEGAL ICON KHARISU CHUKKOL AT 79
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President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his profound grief at Prof. Kharisu Chukkol’s passing.
Karim’s father was a distinguished legal scholar and criminal law specialist who served as the immediate previous acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
At the age of 79, he died on Sunday night in Abuja.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, revealed this in a statement on Monday.
Describing the late professor as a “towering figure in Nigerian legal scholarship,” the President lauded his immense contributions to legal education and practice in Nigeria, particularly through his work at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
“A native of Mayo Belwa in Adamawa State, Professor Chukkol dedicated his professional life to teaching and advancing law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
“He specialized in criminal law and held various positions at ABU, including Dean of the Faculty of Law and Director of the Institute of Administration,” the President stated.
Tinubu emphasized the impact of the late Chukkol on future generations of lawyers, pointing out that among his pupils are current Supreme Court of Nigeria judges, seasoned attorneys, and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the country’s current National Security Advisor.
He also praised Chukkol’s seminal 1988 book, Law of Crimes in Nigeria, which he described as “a cornerstone reference for legal practitioners and scholars.”
In addition to his scholarly contributions, Tinubu considered the professor’s impact on his family, especially his son Abdulkarim Chukkol, the former Acting Chairman of the EFCC.
Tinubu offered sincere prayers and consoling remarks as he wrapped up his homage.
He wrote: “I urge the family, students, and all touched by Professor Chukkol’s life to find solace in his remarkable achievements and the enduring impact of his work. May Allah grant him eternal peace.”
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