Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis

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The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese in line with constitutional provisions.

It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the resolutions followed the adoption of a motion at plenary on Thursday in Abuja

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