The Kano Judicial Service Commission (KJSC), in its effort to ensure transparency, has effected disciplinary measures in the state. The KJSC has demoted and compulsorily retired a registrar at the Upper Shari’a Court, Gwarzo, Hudu Idris, for receiving bribes.
Additionally, the KJSC has terminated the appointment of Abba Bala Gwarzo, a casual watchman at the same court, with immediate effect.
This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Ibrahim, a copy of which was made available to the press in Kano.
The statement reads:
“The disciplinary actions followed findings from the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee regarding a petition filed by one Alhaji Sani Gado.”
It was stated that the decision was reached during the 79th meeting of the commission, held on February 6, 2025, under the leadership of the Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.
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The petition accused Idris and Gwarzo of intimidation and illegal monetary demands.
The statement added:
“After a thorough investigation, both officials admitted to receiving bribes totaling N214,000.”
In line with its commitment to upholding the integrity of the judiciary, the JSC adopted the recommendations of the JPCC and took decisive action against those found guilty.
The commission reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining public trust in the judiciary.
Furthermore, during the same meeting, the JSC reviewed the suspension of three officials—Bilya Abdullahi, Auwalu Ibrahim Khalil, and Ismaila Garba—following a complaint by Muzdalifa regarding an alleged forgery of a court reversal order.
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