The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced disciplinary actions against seven judicial officers and staff members, including dismissals, demotions, and warnings, in its renewed effort to strengthen integrity, accountability, and discipline within the state judiciary.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, the decisions were taken during the Commission’s 86th meeting held on October 30, 2025. He noted that the JSC adopted the recommendations of the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which investigated various petitions and complaints against judicial officers and court staff.
Among those sanctioned was Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, Principal Registrar of the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, who was found guilty of diverting public funds into his personal account. He was demoted from Grade Level 12 to Grade Level 10 for violating financial regulations and public service ethics.
Similarly, Alkali Ibrahim Isah Usman, Presiding Judge of Bebeji Shari’a Court, received a strong warning and had his promotion deferred for one year for executing a judgment before the expiration of the statutory 30-day appeal period.
In another case, Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini of Upper Shari’a Court Durbunde was found guilty of financial misconduct and removal of court records, contrary to judicial regulations. He was relieved of his judicial duties, demoted by one grade level, and issued a stern warning.
The Commission also approved the dismissal of Ibrahim Salim, Clerk of the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, after he was found guilty of forgery, falsification of court records, and bribery offenses classified as gross misconduct.
The statement commended Alkali Ali Jibrin Danzaki, Presiding Judge of Upper Shari’a Court Rijiyar Lemo, for his honesty and professionalism in exposing his clerk’s corrupt practices. The Commission described his conduct as “exemplary and worthy of emulation” and presented him with a formal letter of commendation.
In a separate case, Alkali Munzali Tanko (Rtd.), formerly of the Upper Shari’a Court, Post Office, was strongly condemned for conducting judicial proceedings nine days after his retirement an act the Commission described as “shameful and damaging to the image of the judiciary.” His misconduct was ordered to be made public to serve as a deterrent to others.
Additionally, His Worship Halima A. B. Wali, a Magistrate, was issued a strong warning and advised to strictly adhere to due process in her judgments after she failed to follow procedure in a criminal case involving Commissioner of Police vs Ashiru Me’wushirya.
Likewise, His Worship Abdul’aziz M. Habib was found to have entertained matters contrary to official circulars. Although he expressed remorse and pledged compliance, the Commission placed him on half salary for three months and issued a strong warning.
The Commission reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting discipline, transparency, and ethical standards in the judiciary. It further warned that any act of misconduct, regardless of the officer’s rank, will attract strict disciplinary measures.
