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By Sani Idris Abdulrahman

The Kaduna State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against two registrars over alleged misconduct, while also confirming the appointment of Gladys Nathan as Deputy Chief Registrar of the Customary Court of Appeal.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Murtala Halidu, Secretary of the JSC, on Thursday in Kaduna.

Halidu said the action was part of administrative and disciplinary decisions taken during the JSC Tuesday meeting, chaired by Justice M.T.M. Aliyu, the Chief Justice of the State.

He explained that the commission approved the disciplinary action against the erring staff after adopting findings and recommendations from investigations conducted by the Judicial Staff Service Committee.

Iliya Awok, an Assistant Chief Registrar, was suspended for falsification of records, which amounted to serious misconduct, Halidu said.

Mohammed Salisu-Mohammed, a Principal Court Registrar at the Chief Magistrate Court, Daura Road, was suspended for unauthorised auction of three attached vehicles and other serious misconduct.

Halidu equally stated that Sanusi Musa, a Higher Administrative Officer, had his rank reduced for publishing politically charged articles on Facebook, disregarding public service neutrality.

The commission also approved the interdiction of Aliyu Yakubu-Dogara, a Deputy Chief Registrar, and Salisu Maigana, a Court Bailiff, pending further investigation into their involvement in unauthorised auctions of court-attached vehicles.

A petition against Saidu Babanja’e, Presiding Judge of the Principal District Court, Daura Road, Kaduna, was dismissed for being unsubstantiated, Halidu added.

He emphasized that the commission reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for corruption and indiscipline within the judiciary and remained committed to upholding integrity, discipline, and the highest standards in the judicial service.