Bauchi State Suspends 4 Senior Officials Over Misconduct

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has suspended four senior officials, including Garba Hussaini and Haruna Umar, over serious misconduct allegations. The decision, made during a plenary meeting, involves officials from various departments, such as education and finance.

The suspended officials will receive half their salaries until October 28, 2025, pending the outcome of the investigation. The Commission also announced promotions for 21 civil servants across different cadres to maintain discipline and transparency within the state's public service.