Justice Lokulo Sodipe of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, has died.
He was said to have slumped and died inside his chamber while preparing to attend court session to deliver judgement.
Sources said it was his aide that saw him after waiting for several hours.
The source said all efforts to revive him failed as he was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital.
Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Akure branch, Banjo Ayenakin, said “the news of the demise of Hon Justice Lokulo-Sodipe came to me as a rude shock. My lord was a quintessential judge, very intelligent and forthright.
“I commiserate with his family and the President of the Court of Appeal, Nigeria.
“The entire members of NBA Akure will surely miss his promptness, forthrightness and commitment to the development of Justice in Nigeria.
