Kano State Retires Sharia Judge and Director Over Corruption

The Kano State Judiciary Service Commission has announced the compulsory retirement of Sharia judge Aliyu Muhammad and director Muzambilu Ado due to bribery and certificate fraud. This decision was made following the findings of the Judicial Public Complaint Committee (JPCC), which convened for its 90th meeting on July 3, 2026.

The committee found both officials guilty of corruption, leading to the recommendation for their retirement. Additionally, the commission ordered the refund of N250,000 received as a bribe by judge Talatu Ibrahim Muntari Abubakar Baguda and suspended court clerk Ibrahim Ahmad for four months without pay for admitting to receiving part of the bribe.

The commission also addressed serious irregularities in academic credentials and the handling of bail cases, issuing strong warnings to various judicial personnel regarding their conduct and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the administration of justice.