- The Kano state JSC has announced the indefinite recalls from the duty of Magistrate Nasir Ado following petitions for conducting court proceedings without recording them
- Baba Ibrahim, spokesman for the Kano State Judiciary, said Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was recalled indefinitely for releasing a convicted criminal without following due process
- According to Ibrahim, several judicial officers also faced disciplinary actions for various offences
The Judicial Service Commission in Kano has taken disciplinary actions against eight judicial officers who were accused of different misconduct. Baba Ibrahim, the commission’s spokesperson, announced the development on Sunday, November 10, adding that the affected officers received penalties that included suspensions, warnings, and sackings.
Among the judicial officers who were sacked was Magistrate Nasir Ado. He was reportedly found guilty of conducting court hearings without recording them, which was considered great misconduct. Thus, he was indefinitely recalled from judicial service.
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Ibrahim said:
“The commission adopted the JPCC’s recommendation, noting that Nasir Ado’s actions constitute gross misconduct. Accordingly, he has been recalled from judicial duties.”
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Channels TV reported that other staff members faced scrutiny for various offences, including abusing authority, overstepping roles, soliciting bribes, and corrupt practices. Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was recalled indefinitely for releasing a convicted criminal without following proper procedures.
The JSC also issued strong warnings to Magistrates Sanusi Atana and Alkali Abubakar Abdullahi for exceeding their jurisdictional limits. Finance Registrar Salisu Nayola was compulsorily retired for soliciting bribes, while court messenger Shuaibu Bello received a four-month suspension without pay for corrupt practices.
Ibrahim added that these disciplinary actions demonstrate the JSC’s commitment to upholding high standards of integrity within the Kano State Judiciary. As Baba Ibrahim emphasized, “misconduct will not be tolerated,” and every staff member is expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards.
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