This is contained in a statement by Mr Soji Oye, the NJC Director of Information on Sunday in Abuja.
The decision for the immediate retirement of the judicial officers was taken at the 93rd meeting of the NJC which held virtually on Dec. 16.
The council also recommended the appointment of 69 other judicial officers to enhance justice delivery in the country.
The council noted that
Talba was recommended for compulsory retirement following an investigation into a petition against him by one Malam
Zakar Adamu, Chairman, Movement for Justice in Nigeria.
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Talba falsified his age on two occasions, i.e. from Feb. 1, 1955 to Aug. 27, 1955 and later to Dec. 30, 1959.