Hon. Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is dead.

Justice Okeke died about two hours ago at the National Hospital in Abuja.

However, some court officials who prefer to remain anonymous disclosed that the late Judge had initially complained of chest pains some days back before his condition worsened.

Until his death, Justice Okeke was the ninth in hierarchy of the FCT High Court and has handled several notable cases.

His Lordship hails from Idemili North Local Government area of Anambra State. He was in active practice prior to his appointment as a FCT High Court Judge in the year 2007.

His death has sadly caused a reduction in the number of FCT High Court Judges from 34 to 33.