The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended two court registrars and issued formal warnings to two Upper Shari’a Court judges over acts of misconduct.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, on Monday in Kano, according to correspondents.
He stated that the disciplinary actions were among the resolutions adopted during the JSC’s 80th meeting held on 22 April 2025.
The commission, in line with its mandate, accepted the findings of investigations conducted by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) and proceeded with appropriate sanctions.
Those suspended include Ibrahim Adamu, Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court, and Maigida Lawan, Principal Registrar of the Shari’a Court of Appeal.
Upper Shari’a Court Judges, Alkali Mansur Ibrahim and Nasiru Ahmad, received formal warnings.
Jibo-Ibrahim explained that Adamu was suspended without pay for six months following confirmation that he had verbally assaulted and attempted to physically assault a superior officer — acts amounting to gross misconduct under the Kano State Civil Service Rules 2004 and the JSC Regulations.
“This is the second time Adamu has appeared before an investigative committee for violence-related actions at work, and he has been issued a series of queries,” he said.
The commission found Adamu’s conduct unbecoming of his office and imposed appropriate disciplinary measures.
The statement further revealed that Lawan was also suspended without pay for six months after being found guilty of demanding and receiving improper gratification under false pretences.
“The commission adopted the recommendation of the JPCC, and Lawan was demoted by one grade level (from GL-13 down to GL-12),” it added.
Jibo-Ibrahim noted that Malam Mansur Ibrahim received a warning after evidence established that he used insulting and abusive language towards a litigant.
Similarly, a formal warning was issued to Nasiru Ahmad for detaining a judgment debtor in circumstances that suggested personal interest, thereby compromising judicial impartiality.
He stressed that discretionary powers must be exercised with fairness and objectivity to uphold public trust in the judiciary.
The JSC reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and corruption.
“These measures underscore the Commission’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law,” he said.
All judicial officers and staff were reminded to maintain conduct befitting the honour and trust vested in them by the people of Kano State.
He warned that any court staff found guilty of corruption would face compulsory retirement, as the Commission would not condone any acts of corruption.
(NAN)