The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has disciplined two court registrars and two Upper Shari’a Court judges for misconduct, according to a statement by judiciary spokesperson Baba Jibo-Ibrahim.
He said that the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 80th meeting held on April 22, 2025.
He said the commission, in line with its mandate, adopted the recommendations of the investigation carried out by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee and resolved to suspend and issue formal warnings to them.
Those suspended are Ibrahim Adamu, Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court, and Maigida Lawan, Principal Registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
Upper Sharia Court Judges Alkali Mansur Ibrahim and Nasiru Ahmad were issued warnings.
Jibo-Ibrahim said Adamu, a Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court of Justice, 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.”
“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 read.
The Kano Judicial Service Commission issued warnings to two Upper Shari’a Court judges—Malam Mansur Ibrahim for using abusive language toward a litigant, and Nasiru Ahmad for detaining a judgment debtor in a way that suggested bias.
He emphasised that discretionary powers must be exercised with the utmost fairness and objectivity to preserve public confidence in the judiciary.
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.
“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 statement added.
Jibo-Ibrahim warned court staff against corruption, stating that anyone found guilty will face compulsory retirement, as the Judicial Service Commission will not tolerate such misconduct.
