The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has taken significant action by approving the compulsory retirement of Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna, a Shari’a Court judge, due to misconduct and corruption allegations. This decision was made public through a statement by the JSC Director of Protocol and Publicity, Mr. Abba Wangara, during a recent meeting in Dutse, where the commission also promoted over 80 staff members across various categories.

The commission's decision to retire Muhammad-Haruna was informed by a thorough review of a petition filed by a complainant named Abdullahi Hamza. After careful consideration of the evidence presented, the commission determined that the judge was guilty of corrupt practices, including the illegal collection of fees from a petitioner that exceeded the officially mandated court charges under the Jigawa Shari’a Court Civil Procedure Rules. The findings highlight serious ethical breaches within the judiciary.

This development underscores ongoing concerns about corruption within the Nigerian judicial system, particularly in Shari’a courts, which serve a significant portion of the population in the northern regions of the country. The commission's decisive action reflects a commitment to uphold judicial integrity, although challenges remain in ensuring that similar misconduct is addressed across the broader legal framework in Nigeria.