Mary Akanbi
10th October, 2024
BAS/JSC/ADM/35/VOL. I 9th October, 2024
The General Manager,
Globe FM Bauchi, Bauchi State
The Managing Director,
BRC, FM Bauchi, Bauchi State
The Manager,
NTA Bauchi, Bauchi State
The Manager,
BATV Bauchi, Bauchi State
The Manager,
Eagle Radio Bauchi, Bauchi State
The Manager,
Albarka Radio, Bauchi, Bauchi State
PRESS RELEASE
The Judicial Service Commission of Bauchi State at its Meeting No. 15 of 2024, held on the 9th of October, 2024 has reached the following resolutions:-
APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES
The Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of the under-listed Staff of the High Court as Magistrates:
S/NO
NAME
POSITION/GRADE
1
Sadiq Mohammed Abubakar Esq.
Chief Magistrate II
2
Aminu Umar Esq.
Chief Magistrate II
3.
Sani Maigari Isah Esq.
Senior Magistrate I
4.
Bintu Umar Mustapha
Senior Magistrate I
5.
Abdullahi Adamu Sarki Esq.
Senior Magistrate I
6.
Ha’inatu Ahmed Esq.
Senior Magistrate I
7.
Mohammed Sani Yakubu
Senior Magistrate I
UPGRADE TO UPPER SHARIA COURT JUDGE
The under-listed Lower Sharia Court Judges are hereby upgraded to Upper Sharia Court Judges:-
S/NO
NAME
POSITION
1
Hafizu A. Nuhu
Upper Sharia Court Judge
2
Abdullahi Tijjani
Upper Sharia Court Judge
3.
Umar Zakari Yakubu Esq.
Upper Sharia Court Judge
4.
Dr. Adamu Bello Esq.
Upper Sharia Court Judge
5.
Nuhu Idris Mohammed
Upper Sharia Court Judge
6.
Isa Mohammed Bauchi
Upper Sharia Court Judge
7.
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jibo Esq.
Upper Sharia Court Judge
DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS:-
The Commission reports the dismissal of Rabiu Idris Shall Esq. (Principal Registrar) from service, due to his wilful act; misconduct prejudice to discipline and proper conduct of government; absence from duty without leave, an act unbecoming of a Public Officer; unruly behavior and refusal to take/carry out lawful instruction from a Superior Officer contrary to Section 4 Regulation 0327 (a) (i), (iii) (v), (xxix) and Section 3 of 0312 (xii) and (xx) of the Bauchi State Public Service Regulations, 2023.
In addition, the Commission accepted the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee for the compulsory retirement of Saleh Ahmed Fanti Esq. (Chief Magistrate, Magistrate Court Darazo) from service, for gross misconduct (failure to deliver judgment within the statutory period) wilful act; misconduct prejudice to discipline and proper conduct of government and an act unbecoming of a Public Officer contrary to Section 4 Regulation 0327 (a) (i), (iii) (xii) and (xxix) of the Bauchi State Public Service Regulations, 2017.
Furthermore, the Commission has accepted the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee for the removal of Hamza Mato Zungur Esq., as an Upper Sharia Court Judge, and his subsequent conversion to the Registrar Cadre, owing to gross misconduct (tampering with the subject matter of a case), wilful act; misconduct prejudice to discipline and proper conduct of government and an act unbecoming of a Public Officer contrary to Section 4 Regulation 0327 (a) (i), (iii) (xii) and (xxix) of the Bauchi State Public Service Regulations, 2017.
Lastly, a warning letter was issued to Mukhtar Muhammad Bello (Sharia Court Judge, Gadau) and Mohammed Ismail (Upper Sharia Court Judge, Gumau) respectively, and their next promotions have been deferred by one (1) year.
The Judicial Service Commission of Bauchi State remains committed to ensuring that the Judiciary operates effectively and efficiently with a focus on justice and service to the public.
Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma Esq
Executive Secretary
Judicial Service Commission