The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against two court registrars and two Upper Shari’a Court judges over misconduct.
This action was announced in a statement by Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, the spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, on Monday. He said the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 80th meeting on April 22, 2025.
Ibrahim Adamu, principal registrar II of the Kano High Court, and Maigida Lawan, principal registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal, were suspended.
Upper Sharia Court judges Alkali Mansur Ibrahim and Nasiru Ahmad issued a warning.
In line with its mandate, he said the commission adopted the recommendations of the investigation carried out by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee and resolved to suspend and issue formal warnings to them.
Mr Adamu was suspended without pay for six months.
“His promotion is deferred after a finding that confirmed he verbally assaulted and attempted to use physical force against his superior officer, amounting to gross misconduct in violation of the provisions of 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,” stated the JSC.
The commission found Mr Adamu’s actions grossly unbecoming of his office and imposed the appropriate disciplinary sanctions.
Mr Lawan was suspended without pay for six months immediately after being found guilty of demanding and accepting 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),” said the statement.
He said that the commission issued a warning to Mr Ibrahim after evidence confirmed he used abusive language towards a litigant.
The JSC also issued a formal warning to Mr Ahmad for ordering the detention of a judgment debtor in a manner that suggested personal interest and compromised judicial impartiality.
The JSC reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and corruption.
“These measures underscore the state commission’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law,” the statement said. “All judicial officers and staff are reminded to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the honour and trust vested in them by the people of Kano State.”
The commission warned all court staff not to engage in corrupt practices, as anyone found engaging in corruption will be directed to proceed to compulsory retirement, and the JSC will not condone any act of corruption.
