Nasarawa JSC Dismisses Five Officers, Suspends Three for Breach of Duty
The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed five judicial officers and suspended three others, including a magistrate, over various acts of misconduct. The Commission described the disciplinary measures as part of its ongoing efforts to sanitise and strengthen the integrity of the judiciary in the state.
According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Yahaya Yakubu Shafa, two officers — Alhmed Murabus and Mohammed Abdullahi — were dismissed for abandoning their duty posts for over four years and two years, respectively.
The other dismissed officers include:
– Bawa Maikeffi – found guilty of colluding with the police to unlawfully detain citizens during a nationwide strike.
– Emmanuel Ombugadu – dismissed for fraudulently issuing an ex parte order and forging a judge’s signature.
– Success Redeem Ayuba – dismissed for wrongfully convicting an individual for criminal breach of trust.
In addition, Magistrate Ayuba Enjugu was suspended after being found guilty of signing a court order without reading its contents.
Shafa stressed that the disciplinary actions were necessary to promote professionalism, accountability, and effective service delivery within the judiciary.
In a related development, the Commission also approved the promotion of 482 judiciary staff and confirmed the appointments of four judicial officers following a rigorous performance evaluation.
He urged the newly promoted and confirmed officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and judicial ethics in the discharge of their duties.
