The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken decisive disciplinary actions against several court personnel, including issuing a formal warning to a Sharia Court Judge and suspending two staff members without pay pending criminal investigations.
This development was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement signed by Baba Jibo Ibrahim, spokesman for the Kano State Judiciary.
The statement detailed the Commission’s decisions, which were made during the 88th meeting under the chairmanship of Justice Dije Abdu Aboki on 1st December 2025, in line with its mandate to uphold discipline, integrity, and ethical compliance within the judiciary.
According to the statement, Upper Sharia Court Judge Umar Bala Musa of U.S.C Dambatta was formally warned for delaying the release of the record of proceedings beyond the constitutional seven-day requirement, despite repeated requests over three months.
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The Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC) had conducted the investigation and recommended that the judge be formally cautioned and instructed to adhere strictly to constitutional duties and judicial ethics.
The statement also revealed that Saifuddeen Mukhtar Abdullahi, Principal Registrar at the Kano Multi-Door Courthouse, has been suspended without pay pending a police investigation into alleged criminal misappropriation of co-operative investment funds.
The JPCC investigation indicated the funds were allegedly misappropriated using forged witness signatures and conflicting co-operative loss records.
Furthermore, the Commission confirmed that Kamal Ado, Senior Clerical Officer attached to Kurna Sharia Court, has been charged before the Federal High Court Kano for conspiracy to deal in illegal drugs and assault on officers, including tampering with exhibits.
Ado allegedly participated in an attack that resulted in vandalism of an official vehicle, unlawful release of a suspect, and interference with evidence. He has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of his criminal trial.
In a separate administrative update, the Commission lifted a four-year promotion deferral on Ibrahim Adamu, who has completed a six-month suspension, demonstrated improved conduct, and shown remorse.
He will now be considered for promotion when due, subject to passing the necessary promotional exams.
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct, emphasizing that discipline and integrity are non-negotiable pillars of the judiciary and reaffirmed its commitment to public accountability.
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