The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary actions against several judicial officers to maintain integrity within the judiciary.
During its 178th meeting on January 7, the commission dismissed three officers for misconduct, advised three Shari’a Court judges to resign, and reprimanded two magistrates for dereliction of duty.
In a statement by Abbas Wangara, Director of Protocol and Publicity at the Jigawa State Judiciary, the commission emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law.
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Dismissals for Misconduct
- Illegal Sales of Court Exhibits:
Two registrars, Iyal Ibrahim (Higher Registrar, Grade Level 08) and Baffa Alhaji (Principal Registrar, Grade Level 14), were dismissed for selling two vehicles that were court exhibits. Their actions violated the Jigawa State Judiciary Scheme of Service 2006 and the Judicial Service Commission Law, Cap. J20 Laws of Jigawa State, 2012. - Suppression of Litigant Funds:
Chief Clerical Officer Abdu Aujara was dismissed for suppressing ₦965,000, a litigant’s deposit in a case involving Ja’iz Bank at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Jahun.
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Actions Against Shari’a Court Judges
- Adamu Farin-Dutse: Accused of abusing judicial powers and misapplying the law. Despite prior warnings, he was advised to resign within two weeks.
- Muhammad Usman: Found guilty of issuing a writ of possession before delivering judgment. He was also advised to resign.
- Usman Zubair: Mishandled inheritance cases by involving non-parties in the distribution of shares, leading to a recommendation for his resignation.
Warnings to Magistrates
- Munnir Abdullahi: Reprimanded for converting a civil matter into a criminal case and showing partisanship.
- Yakubu Ibrahim: Warned for using derogatory language against a litigant at the Chief Magistrate Court in Maigatari.
The JSC emphasized that these disciplinary measures are aimed at fostering a corrupt-free judiciary and ensuring public confidence in the judicial system.
“This disciplinary exercise reflects the commission’s dedication to ensuring discipline, professionalism, and public trust in the judiciary,” Wangara concluded.