The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has compulsorily retired a Shari’a Court judge, Alkali Aliyu Yahaya Muhammad, after finding him guilty of bribery and corruption in connection with a civil case.
A statement issued by the Commission’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim, explained that the decision was taken during the 90th meeting held on July 3rd, 2026, and chaired by the Kano State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.
DAILYPOST reports that the statement said Alkali Muhammad, was found guilty of collecting the sum of ₦250,000 as gratification in the course of handling a civil suit.
“Alkali Aliyu Yahaya Muhammad, who served as the Presiding Judge of the Shari’a Court in Babeji, was found to have collected a ₦250,000 gratification in the course of handling a civil suit,” the statement said.
The Commission however directed him to proceed on compulsory retirement as well as refunding the money.
The Commission also sanctioned the clerk attached to the same court, Ibrahim Ibrahim,
after admitting to have collected from the bribe.
“He was suspended from duty without salary for four months,” the statement added.
In another disciplinary measure, the Commission directed the Acting Director of Information and Statistics at the Shari’a Court of Appeal, Muzambilu Ado to proceed on compulsory retirement over irregularities relating to his academic records and admission into the Nigerian Law School.
The Commission also demoted Alkali Usman Haruna Usman, Presiding Judge of the Upper Shari’a Court in Goron Dutse, by one grade level for negligence.
According to the statement, Usman allowed proceeds from the sale of an estate to be paid into the personal account of a court official.
He was also issued a warning, while the Commission ratified its earlier decision recalling him from judicial duties.
Similarly, Alkali Abdullahi Wayya of the Upper Shari’a Court, Kasuwa, received a warning over negligence in supervising a bail process that resulted in the improper release of a defendant.
Reaffirming its commitment to accountability, the Commission said it would continue to uphold integrity within the judiciary.
