The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct, suspending two court registrars and issuing formal warnings to two Upper Shari’a Court judges following disciplinary proceedings.
The action was among the resolutions reached during the Commission’s 80th meeting held on April 22, 2025, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, Mr. Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, issued on Monday in Kano.
In line with its mandate, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which investigated the allegations and recommended disciplinary measures.
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Those suspended are 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, were issued formal warnings.
Jibo-Ibrahim said Adamu was suspended without pay for six months after it was found that he verbally assaulted and attempted to physically assault his superior officer, constituting gross misconduct in violation 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,” the statement noted.
The Commission further ruled that Adamu’s promotion should be deferred as part of the disciplinary sanctions.
Similarly, Lawan was suspended without pay for six months 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),” the statement added.
In addition, the Commission issued a formal warning to Malam Mansur Ibrahim, an Upper Shari’a Court judge, after it was confirmed that he used insulting and abusive language toward a litigant.
Nasiru Ahmad, another Upper Shari’a Court judge, was warned for ordering the detention of a judgment debtor in a manner that suggested personal interest, thereby compromising judicial impartiality.
Jibo-Ibrahim stressed that all judicial officers must exercise discretionary powers with fairness and objectivity to maintain public confidence in the judiciary.
“The commission has zero tolerance for misconduct and corruption,” he said. “These measures underscore the State Commission’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.”
He further warned all court staff against engaging in corrupt practices, saying, “Anyone found engaging in corruption will be directed to proceed on compulsory retirement, as the JSC will not condone any act of corruption.”
The Commission also reminded all judicial officers and staff to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the trust and honour bestowed upon them by the people of Kano State.
