NJC Suspends Three Judges for Misconduct in 2026
The National Judicial Council (NJC) suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay during its 112th meeting on November 3, 2026, chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The suspended officers include Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
Justice Kabir was found to have unlawfully detained a litigant for 58 days without following proper contempt procedures, violating the right to a fair hearing. Grand Kadi Salihu was suspended for reopening a judgment without authority, while Justice Biambo was sanctioned for improperly arresting litigants and imposing fines.
Both Salihu and Biambo were also barred from promotion for three years. Additionally, Justice Kayode Agunloye received a warning for mishandling garnishee proceedings involving First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
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