Justice Tsoho
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Nigeria has gone into self isolation after it was confirmed that one of his official aides has contracted coronavirus.
To curb the spread of the virus, Justice Tsoho has asked some of his staff to follow suit until they are issued a clean bill of health.
Tsoho awaits the results of the COVID-19 screening tests carried out on him, his immediate family and close aides.
Justice Tsoho in the bid to prevent possible spread of the virus has also ordered some key staff in his office to do same, pending the results of screening tests done for him, members of his immediate family and close aides.
Mrs Catherine Oby Nwandu, the acting Information Officer of the court, confirmed the development in a statement saying the Federal High Court recognizes that health and safety are important to help dispense justice effectively.
According to the statement,
“The Court is thus following medical protocols and all precautionary measures for the COVID –19 prescribed by global and national health authorities.
“His lordship has further encouraged strict compliance with the precautionary medical protocols issued by national and international health authorities to curb the spread of COVID 19” the statement read.
He therefore urged the staff of the court to go about their lawful duties, while ensuring that they were well protected”
“The Chief Judge is deeply moved by the prayers and well wishes of colleagues, staff, extended family and friends and appreciates them for keeping faith at this moment… ’