The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sanctioned two judiciary staff over separate cases of misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to upholding discipline and integrity within the judicial arm of government.
The decisions were reached at the Commission’s 84th meeting held on Friday, 18th July 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Baba Jibo Ibrahim, spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary.
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According to the statement, one of the affected officers, Adamu Salisu, a registrar attached to the High Court, was found guilty of falsifying affidavits of service and non-service, forging the signature of a bailiff, and unlawfully signing documents as a Commissioner for Oaths.
The infractions were uncovered by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. Upon appearing before the Judicial Service Commission and admitting guilt, Salisu was found liable for gross misconduct.
“After careful deliberation, the Commission resolved to demote him from Grade Level 13 to Grade Level 12,” the statement read. “He has also been removed from his position as Registrar and issued a strong warning against further unethical conduct or attempts to influence others. Any recurrence will attract stricter sanctions, including possible criminal prosecution.”
In a separate case, the Commission sanctioned Yusuf Ayuba, a Clerical Assistant attached to High Court No. 8, Miller Road, following an investigation by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which found that he had abandoned his duty post without justification for four consecutive months.
His conduct was also deemed gross misconduct, leading to a demotion from Grade Level 5 to Grade Level 4.
“The measure is intended as a deterrent and to address the growing concern of absenteeism among judiciary staff,” Jibo added.
The statement concluded with a strong reiteration of the Commission’s zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline, warning that accountability and professional ethics would continue to be strictly enforced across all ranks within the judiciary.
