March 3, 2026
By Editor
The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission has taken a firm stance against corruption within the judiciary, resulting in the compulsory retirement of a Shari’a Court Judge and the promotion of over eighty staff members across various categories.
This resolution was reached during the Commission’s 181st meeting in Dutse, as reported by Abbas Rufa’i Wangara, Director of Publicity and Protocol Matters for the Jigawa State Judiciary.
The statement revealed that, following a thorough review of a petition and established evidence, the Commission resolved to compulsorily retire Alkali Sadisu Muhammad Haruna, a Shari’a Court Judge. This decision comes after an investigation into a petition submitted by Abdullahi Hamza, which found the judge guilty of corruption and illegal detention. The investigation revealed that the judge had demanded and collected charges from the petitioner not provided for in the Jigawa State Shari’a Court Civil Procedure Rules (2012). This act of extortion, coupled with the illegal detention of the petitioner, constituted a gross violation of judicial ethics and an abuse of office.
“The Commission views this misconduct as a serious breach of public trust and a stain on the integrity of the judiciary. The compulsory retirement of Alkali Sadisu Muhammad Haruna serves as a clear warning that the Commission will not tolerate corruption or abuse of power by judicial officers” the statement said.
In a separate initiative to boost staff morale and reward excellence, the Commission approved the promotion of over eighty members of staff to various grade levels based on merit, years of service, and satisfactory performance, reflecting its commitment to staff development and motivation.
The Commission also resolved to appoint the following senior staff to various positions in the State Shari’a Court of Appeal:
1. Aliyu Muhammad – Deputy Chief Registrar I Administration
2. Abdulrashid Alhassan – Deputy Chief Registrar II Litigation
3. Isma’il Sani – Chief Inspector Shari’a Courts
4. Umar Mallam – Director of Planning, Research & Statistics
5. Muhammad Lawan – Director of Personal Management
6. Kabiru Isyaku Gwaram – Deputy Chief Inspector
According to the statement, the Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the state’s judiciary, assuring the public of its continuous efforts to sanitize the system and ensure that judicial officers and staff perform their duties in accordance with the law and established regulations.
