By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission on Monday, February 10, 2025, announced various disciplinary measures against some erring officials.
At its 79th meeting, the Commission approved the immediate retirement of Hudu Idris , the Registrar of the Upper Shariah Court, Gwarzo Division over bribery and corruption.
A statement from the spokesperson for the Commission, Bala Jibo, said that before his compulsory retirement, Idris was demoted by one grade as an additional punishment.
In the same vein, a casual staff, at the Shariah Court, Abba Bala Gwarzo, also had his appointment terminated over his role in the bribery saga.
The Commission informed that the action against the officials was in tandem with the findings and recommendation of an investigative Committee .
“Both individuals admitted to corrupt practices amounting to N214 ,000 during an investigation .
The Commission, in line with its commitment to maintaining judicial integrity, adopted the JPCC’s recommendations and took these measures” the Commission stated .
According to the statement, the Commission at the meeting also voted to lift the earlier suspension order slammed on three officials over alleged forgery.
Bilya Abdullahi ,Auwalu Ibrahim Khalil andn Ismaila Garba ,were suspended over allegations of forging a Court reversal order .
After a Police investigation and a legal review by the Director of Public prosecution DPP ,it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute them, the statement further noted .
However, the Commission while lifting the suspension order, issued a stern warning to one of the officials- Bilya Abdullahi.
The Commission expressed its unwavering commitment towards upholding and maintaining public trust in the Judicial system through its firm opposition to corruption and other unethical conducts .
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