The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against two court officials for professional misconduct, including demoting a registrar and compulsorily retiring a senior registrar for forgery.
The decisions were announced in a statement by Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, following the JSC’s 82nd meeting held on Wednesday. The actions were based on findings and recommendations from the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC).
Registrar Demoted for Abuse of Office
Court Registrar Salisu Sule was demoted by one grade level after being found guilty of misconduct involving insults, intimidation, and abuse of office in four separate complaints.
“Investigation revealed that Sule consistently used the name of the judiciary to harass and intimidate the public in the course of his duties,” said Jibo-Ibrahim.
Sule had previously been issued a warning letter dated December 19, 2024, but his continued misconduct prompted more stringent action from the Commission.
Principal Registrar Retired Over Forgery
In a more serious case, Ahmad Aliyu Danmaraya, a Principal Registrar at the High Court Headquarters, was compulsorily retired after being found guilty of forging an affidavit, unlawfully affixing the High Court seal, and inscribing a fake receipt number—despite not being a commissioner for oaths.
“The JPCC found Danmaraya guilty of forging an affidavit, affixing the High Court stamp and seal, and inscribing a fake receipt number,” Jibo-Ibrahim confirmed.
Magistrates Reinstated
In a separate resolution, the JSC reinstated two suspended magistrates, Chief Magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti and Chief Magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir, after reviewing their cases.
“After a careful review, the Commission resolved that Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti and Rabi Abdulkadir should resume sitting and continue with their judicial duties,” the statement read.
However, both magistrates were admonished to maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism going forward.
The Commission said the disciplinary measures underscore its commitment to transparency, accountability, and restoring public confidence in the judicial system of Kano State.
“These decisions are part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to maintain discipline and integrity in the judicial system of Kano State,” Jibo-Ibrahim concluded.
