Kano Judicial Commission Moves Against Misconduct, Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against two court registrars and issued formal warnings to two Upper Shari’a Court judges over various cases of misconduct.
This was contained in a statement released on Monday in Kano by the spokesperson of the State Judiciary, Mr. Baba Jibo-Ibrahim.
According to the statement, the decision was reached during the JSC’s 80th meeting held on April 22, 2025, where the Commission reviewed the findings of investigations carried out by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC).
Following the adoption of the JPCC’s recommendations, the JSC resolved to suspend Ibrahim Adamu, Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court of Justice, and Maigida Lawan, Principal Registrar of the Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal, for gross misconduct.
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Adamu was suspended without pay for six months after he was found guilty of verbally assaulting and attempting to physically attack a superior officer, a violation of the Kano State Civil Service Rules 2004 and the JSC Regulations. The Commission also deferred his promotion, noting that this was not the first time Adamu had faced a disciplinary panel for violence-related behavior at work.
Similarly, Lawan was suspended without pay for six months after being found guilty of demanding and accepting improper gratification under false pretences. In addition to his suspension, he was demoted by one grade level, from GL-13 to GL-12.
The Commission also issued warnings to two Upper Shari’a Court judges. Malam Mansur Ibrahim received a warning for using insulting and abusive language towards a litigant, while Nasiru Ahmad was cautioned for ordering the detention of a judgment debtor in a manner that suggested personal bias and compromised judicial impartiality.
Mr. Jibo-Ibrahim stressed that the JSC remains committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and professionalism within the judiciary.
He added that all judicial officers and court staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct, warning that any involvement in corruption could lead to compulsory retirement.
“These measures reflect the JSC’s resolve to maintain public trust in the judiciary and uphold the rule of law in Kano State,” the statement concluded.
By PRNigeria
