In a bid to maintain the integrity and accountability of the judicial system, the Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary actions against four judicial officers found guilty of various misconducts.
Daily News 24 reports that the decision of the Kano State Judicial Commission was made known through a press release signed by the Spokesman of the commission, Baba Jibo Ibrahim.
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The disciplinary actions were taken after thorough investigations by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) into petitions filed against the judicial officers. The commission’s decisions were made at its 72nd and 73rd meetings held on June 11 and 20, 2024, respectively.
Chief Magistrate Talatu Makama, magistrate Court no 29, was recalled from the bench and relieved of all judicial duties effective immediately, following findings of gross misconduct, judicial bias in handling matters, and unbecoming conduct as she received a case and made an order to the police even before the case was directed to her.
Senior Magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir, Magistrate Court no 48, was also recalled and relieved of judicial duties for a period of one calendar year, due to judicial recklessness in handling a case.
Senior Registrar Abdu Nasir of Appeal section, High Court Kano, received a strong warning and had his promotion deferred for one year, after being found guilty of receiving payments meant for court records into his personal account.
Additionally, Chief Magistrate Tijjani Saleh Minjibir, magistrate Court no 60, was recalled from judicial duties for a period of one year, effective immediately, due to serious misconduct and judicial recklessness. He is to cease all judicial activities and report to the High Head quarters for posting.
The commission’s actions demonstrate its commitment to upholding the highest standards of judicial conduct and maintaining public confidence in the legal system.
The commission’s decisions serve as a warning to erring judicial officers and reaffirm its dedication to ensuring the integrity of the judicial system in Kano State.
