Monday, November 11, 2024 -The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has implemented disciplinary measures against eight judiciary members over alleged misconduct.
The actions taken by the JSC include suspensions, warnings, and
indefinite recalls from duty, following thorough investigations conducted by
the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC).
Among those disciplined was Magistrate Nasir Ado, who was the subject of
two separate petitions.
This information was disclosed by Baba Ibrahim, the spokesperson for the
Kano State Judiciary, in a statement issued on Sunday.
He noted that the JPCC’s investigation determined that Ado had conducted
court proceedings without proper documentation and subsequently falsified
records to misrepresent the situation.
Ibrahim clarified that the commission accepted the JPCC’s recommendations,
emphasizing that Ado’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct. As a result, he
has been removed from his judicial responsibilities.
Additionally, Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was implicated in a separate
case, where he was found to have misused his authority by releasing a convicted
individual who had received a one-year sentence without the option of a fine.
The statement said: “The commission
found the actions of Alkali Yusuf Kawu to be unlawful, and his defence was
deemed untenable. Consequently, he is recalled from judicial functions
indefinitely.”
Magistrate Sanusi Atana also faced scrutiny after being found to have
overstepped his role.
“The commission issued a strong warning to
Sanusi Atana, instructing him to desist from exceeding his jurisdictional
limits. He was found to have assumed the role of recovery of premises in a
criminal trial and granted bail to a suspect before the designated ruling date
without notifying the prosecution,” Ibrahim noted further in the statement.
The JSC adopted a notably stricter position regarding the Finance
Registrar of Kiru Sharia Court, Salisu Nayola, mandating his mandatory
retirement.
Nayola was determined to have engaged in soliciting bribes from families
attempting to secure their inheritance rights.
Ibrahim stated, “It was confirmed that Salisu
Nayola colluded with Alkali Abdulmuminu Nuhu, who was complacent in the acts of
collecting bribes. The commission has directed Nayola’s immediate compulsory
retirement, while Alkali Abdulmuminu Nuhu has been recalled from judicial
duties for two years.”
Further actions were taken against Alkali Abubakar Abdullahi of the
Sharia Court, Takai, who was cautioned for exceeding his jurisdiction.
Ibrahim noted, “The commission
endorsed the JPCC’s recommendation, warning the judge to strictly adhere to his
territorial limits and avoid handling cases outside his designated
jurisdiction.”
Additionally, Shuaibu Bello, a court messenger, was disciplined for
corrupt practices, including collecting fees over official amounts and
disrespecting court users.
“The commission endorsed the JPCC’s recommendation and issued a strong
warning. Bello has been suspended for four months without pay,” Ibrahim added.
These disciplinary actions underscore the JSC’s commitment to
maintaining high standards of integrity within the Kano State Judiciary,
according to Ibrahim.
“These decisions send a clear message: misconduct will not be tolerated. Every judiciary staff member is expected to uphold the highest ethical standards,” the statement stressed.
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