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Kano court registrar demoted for forgery and falsification
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against Court Registrar Adamu Salisu, demoting him from Grade Level 13 to 12 and removing him from his post at High Court No. 13 for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service. Salisu admitted to forging a bailiff’s signature and unlawfully acting as a Commissioner for Oaths, actions the JSC deemed gross misconduct in its ongoing efforts to uphold integrity within the judiciary.
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the demotion of Adamu Salisu, a Court Registrar, for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service.
The decision, reached at the JSC’s 84th meeting on Friday, reflects the commission’s commitment to upholding integrity within the judicial system.
According to Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, Salisu has been demoted from Grade Level 13 to Grade Level 12 and removed from his position as Registrar in charge of High Court No. 13.
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Jibo-Ibrahim stated that Salisu forged the signature of a bailiff and unlawfully signed documents as a Commissioner for Oaths.
He admitted forgery and was found liable for gross misconduct.
In addition to the demotion, Salisu received a strong warning against any further unethical conduct or influencing others to commit similar acts.
The statement indicated that failure to comply would result in stricter sanctions, including criminal prosecution.
This disciplinary action aligns with the JSC’s mandate to maintain discipline and integrity within the judicial arm of government.
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