The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC), chaired by Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has taken major disciplinary decisions following its 88th meeting held on December 1, 2025.
In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, said the Commission adopted the findings and recommendations of the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC), which investigated several petitions involving judicial personnel.
According to the statement, Upper Shari’a Court Judge Umar Bala Musa of USC Dambatta was found to have delayed the release of the record of proceedings beyond the constitutionally mandated seven days, despite repeated requests over a three-month period. The Commission issued him a formal warning and directed him to ensure strict adherence to judicial ethics and constitutional obligations.
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The JSC also reviewed a petition involving Saifuddeen Mukhtar Abdullahi, a Principal Registrar at the Kano Multi-Door Courthouse, who was found to be entangled in a financial scandal linked to alleged misappropriation of cooperative investment funds. The probe uncovered forged witness signatures and conflicting financial records. The Commission accepted the JPCC recommendation for Saifuddeen’s referral to the police and placed him on interim suspension without pay pending investigation.
In a related disciplinary case, the Commission received the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s investigation report indicting Kamal Ado, a Senior Clerical Officer attached to Kurna Sharia Court. He has been charged before the Federal High Court in Kano for alleged conspiracy to deal in illegal drugs, assaulting law enforcement officers, and tampering with exhibits. Findings showed he participated in an attack that vandalised an official vehicle and facilitated the unlawful release of a suspect. The Commission suspended him without pay pending the outcome of his criminal trial.
The Commission also reviewed the disciplinary status of Ibrahim Adamu, who had earlier completed a six-month suspension. Having shown remorse and improved conduct, the Commission lifted the four-year promotion deferral previously placed on him and directed that he be considered for promotion when due, subject to passing the required examinations.
Baba Jibo added that the Kano State Judicial Service Commission reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and remains committed to integrity, discipline, and public accountability within the judiciary.