The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against several judicial officers and court staff found guilty of misconduct and other unethical practices.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, the Commission said the decisions were reached during its 86th meeting held on October 30, 2025. The actions followed recommendations by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which investigated various petitions against the affected officials.
According to the statement, Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, a Principal Registrar at the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, was found guilty of collecting official funds into his personal account, a clear breach of financial rules and public service ethics. He was demoted from Grade Level 12 to 10 in line with civil service regulations.
Similarly, Alkali Ibrahim Isah Usman, Presiding Judge of Bebeji Shari’a Court, was punished for executing a judgment before the 30-day appeal period had elapsed. He received a strong warning and had his promotion deferred for one year.
Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, was found guilty of financial misconduct and other infractions, including removing court records and violating jurisdictional circulars. He was demoted to the registrar cadre, suspended from judicial duties, and issued a strong warning.
The Commission also dismissed Ibrahim Salim, Clerk of the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, after finding him guilty of forgery, falsifying court documents, and soliciting bribes from litigants.
However, Alkali Ali Jibrin Danzaki, Presiding Judge of the same court, was commended for his integrity and courage in reporting the misconduct of his clerk. The Commission described his actions as exemplary and presented him with a letter of commendation.
In another case, Alkali Munzali Tanko (Rtd.), formerly of Upper Shari’a Court Post Office, was found to have conducted judicial proceedings nine days after his retirement. The Commission condemned his actions as “shameful” and “damaging to the judiciary’s image,” directing that his misconduct be made public as a deterrent to others.
The statement also revealed that Magistrate Halima A. B. Wali was issued a strong warning for failing to follow due process in a criminal case, while His lordship Abdul’aziz M. Habib was sanctioned for disregarding official circulars. He will forfeit half of his salary for three months and received a stern warning.
The Judicial Service Commission reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, transparency, and ethical standards within the judiciary, warning that any form of misconduct would attract appropriate sanctions.
