Kano JSC appoints new acting Chief Registrar, sanctions judiciary staff over misconduct

Kano JSC Appoints New Acting Chief Registrar, Sanctions Judiciary Staff Over Misconduct

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the appointment of Hussein Hassan-Suleiman as the new acting Chief Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice, following the retirement of Hajara Garba Ahmed on November 11, 2025.

The announcement was contained in a statement released on Friday by the judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, who said the decision was reached during the Commission’s 87th meeting presided over by the Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.

According to the Commission’s Secretary, Amina Albasu, Suleiman—former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Ministry of Justice—was selected based on his “hard work, integrity, humility and dedication to duty.”

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The JSC expressed confidence that the new acting registrar would uphold judicial ethics and carry out his responsibilities diligently.

In the same sitting, the Commission confirmed the appointment of 30 new Shari’a Court Judges who passed the required examinations and interviews.

The transfer and swearing-in of Magistrate Dayyabu Haruna from Kaduna State was also approved and carried out in line with constitutional procedures.

Meanwhile, the Commission disciplined a judiciary staff member, Ado Koki, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, perjury and gratification. He was accused of collecting ₦39,000 in exchange for issuing three plain affidavits used for land document processing.

Koki admitted receiving the money but claimed it was meant for newspaper publication and a Police report. Although not previously found negligent in his duties, the JSC ruled his conduct inappropriate and placed him on half salary for three months, issuing a stern warning against future misconduct.

The JSC reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and indiscipline, stressing its commitment to upholding integrity, accountability and professionalism within the judiciary.

 

Kano JSC appoints new acting Chief Registrar, sanctions judiciary staff over misconduct