Kano Judiciary Demotes Registrar and Clerical Assistant for Misconduct

On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC), during its 84th meeting, approved the demotion of Mr. Adamu Salisu, a court registrar at High Court No. 13, from Grade Level 13 to Grade Level 12 for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service. Mr. Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, announced in a statement that Salisu, who admitted to forging a bailiff’s signature and unlawfully signing documents as a Commissioner for Oaths, was removed from his registrar position and issued a stern warning against further unethical conduct, with the threat of criminal prosecution for non-compliance. The JSC also demoted Mr. Yusuf Ayuba, a clerical assistant at High Court No. 8, Miller Road, from Grade Level 5 to Grade Level 4 for a four-month unauthorized absence, following an investigation by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC). Jibo-Ibrahim emphasized that these sanctions reflect the JSC’s commitment to enforcing discipline, accountability, and professional ethics across the judiciary, aiming to deter misconduct and curb absenteeism among staff.