The burial arrangements for Late chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi has been announced by the family.

The body of the late jurist is scheduled to arrive Abuja from London on Wednesday morning, October 24 and burial will take place same day by 2pm at the Gudu Cemetery Abuja, after Janazah prayers at the National Mosque Abuja.

Fidau prayers will take place on Thursday at 10am at the residence of the late jurist in Asokoro Abuja. The Fidau prayers will also take place simultaneously at the Etsu Nupe's Palace in Bida and in Kutigi, Niger State.

Retired Justice kutigi died on Saturday night at a UK hospital after a protracted illness at the age of 78.