Former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, has described the death of Justice Joseph Ikyegh as “a huge and painful loss to Nigeria”. Ortom’s reaction to the jurist’s death was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, on Saturday in Makurdi. Ortom described Ikyegh as “a distinguished Justice, who was known for his sound judgments, forthrightness and commitment to the rule of law. According to him, the Benue-born jurist made outstanding contributions to the administration of justice and would be remembered for fairness, integrity and excellence in jurisprudence. “It was in r…