Kano Judiciary Sacks Registrar, Sanctions Judges For Forgery, Misconduct
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has sacked a principal registrar and sanctioned several judicial officers over acts of gross misconduct, forgery, abuse of office, and violations of due process.
At its 82nd meeting, the Commission ratified recommendations from the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) aimed at upholding discipline and accountability in the judicial system.
Principal Registrar Ahmad Aliyu Danmaraya was ordered to proceed on compulsory retirement after he was found guilty of forgery.
“The JPCC found Danmaraya guilty of forging an affidavit, affixing the high court stamp and seal, and inscribing a fake receipt number,” said the judicial commission.
Court registrar Salisu Sule was also penalised after being found guilty of four offences, including intimidation and abuse of office.
“An investigation showed Mr Sule consistently used the judiciary’s name to harass and intimidate the public.
“The JSC had issued a warning letter to him dated December 19, 2024, and has now resolved to impose this stiffer sanction, demoting him by one grade level with immediate effect,” the statement explained.
The JSC also recalled Alkali Mustapha Kiru of the Sharia Court for one year following a controversial ruling on a land dispute.
“After closing the case, he issued a writ of possession in respect of the disputed farmland, which clearly violates the principles of fair hearing. Kiru imprisoned the petitioner off-record for three weeks for challenging the issuance of the writ of possession to the defendant,” the statement disclosed.
Similarly, Alkali Nasiru Ahmad was issued a warning for negligence and failure to adhere to criminal procedures, while senior magistrate Sakina Aminu was cautioned over her conduct.
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“Aminu is cautioned against acting contrary to the express directives of the chief judge or any superior officer to whom she reports.
“She is further advised to maintain a cordial working relationship with state counsel posted to her court and to fully comply with the chief judge’s circular prohibiting the engagement of police prosecutors in handling cases before her court.”
Meanwhile, two magistrates—Chief Magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti and Chief Magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir—were reinstated after being cleared of wrongdoing.
“The two reinstated magistrates are Chief Magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti and Chief Magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir.
“They are, however, admonished to uphold the highest standards of integrity, diligence, and professionalism in the discharge of their judicial functions,” stated the JSC.
The commission reiterated its zero tolerance for misconduct and pledged to continue enforcing discipline within the judiciary.
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