Kano commission demotes court registrar, judicial officer over misconduct

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the demotion of a Court Registrar, Adamu Salisu, for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service.

The spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, made this known via a statement on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Jibo-Ibrahim said the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 84th meeting held on Friday, July 18.

Jibo-Ibrahim disclosed that after deliberations, the commission demoted Salisu from Grade Level 13 to Grade Level 12 and removed him from his position as Registrar in charge of High Court.

“He was also issued a strong warning to desist from any further unethical conduct or influencing others to commit similar acts, failing which stricter sanctions including criminal prosecution will be taken against him,” he added.

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The action, he said, was taken in line with the JSC’s mandate to uphold integrity and discipline within the judicial arm of government.

Jibo-Ibrahim stated: “Salisu forged the signature of a bailiff and unlawfully signed documents as a Commissioner for Oaths.

”He admitted guilt and was found liable for gross misconduct.”

Jibo-Ibrahim added that Yusuf Ayuba, a Clerical Assistant attached to High Court at Miller Road, was investigated by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) and found to have absented himself from his duty post without justification for four months.

“The dommission demoted him from Grade Level 5 to Grade Level 4 as punishment for gross misconduct,” Jibo-brahim stated.

He noted that the sanctions were intended to serve as a deterrent to other staff and curb absenteeism within the judiciary staff.

The Star