The Federal government has barred the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, from travelling out of the country. It has also seized his passport.
An internal report issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NCS) on Friday said Onnoghen, his wife and daughter were attempting to travel to Accra, Ghana when they were accosted by immigration officers.
“On November 11, 2019, retired Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen was attempting to travel to Accra, Ghana. He was in the company of his wife, Nkoyo and daughter.
“His passport, with number A50445233 was flagged because Justice Onnoghen’s name was on the watch list. The passport is currently in custody of the NIS,” the report read in part.
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