The Kano State Judicial Service Commission, has on Friday suspended two Shari’a court registrars, Jamilu Ibrahim and Zubairu Sulaiman over alleged misconduct.
The Commission in a statement by the Spokesperson, Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim said the two court registrars were suspended following recommendations by the investigative committee put in place who investigated and found them wanting in connection with the alleged misconduct.
According to the statement, “In it’s 75th meeting held on the 12th day of September,2024, the Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary actions against two Court Registrars of the Sharia Court Department.
“Sequel to the findings of the investigative committee set up by the JSC to investigate the petition against Jamilu Ibrahim and others, the investigation revealed that Jamilu Ibrahim along with a syndicate were found to have received illegal funds emanating from a writ of possession that was fraudulently obtained in order to sell two plots of land.
“The committee recommended that Jamilu Ibrahim should be dismissed from service, however, the Judicial Service Commission has suspended Jamilu Ibrahim indefinitely without pay pending the outcome of the trial he is facing before a Magistrate Court.
“Similarly, Zubairu Sulaiman, Registrar of the Upper Sharia Court was found to have received one million naira into his personal account as a sales commission from the sale of the two plots of land. The Judicial Service Commission acting upon the recommendation of the investigative committee has suspended Zubairu Sulaiman for four months without pay.
“The Commission remains resolute in applying appropriate sanctions against any erring staff, particularly those entrusted with judicial responsibilities, to safeguard the integrity and accountability of the Judiciary and uphold public confidence,” the statement however reads.
(Vanguard)
