May 09, (THEWILL) – The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission (KJSC) has compulsorily retired Justice Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele of the Area Court for misconduct.
A statement signed by Dr Tanko Muhammed, the Secretary to the Commission, also announced the suspension of Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed from adjudicatory duties for two years and acquitted Magistrate Abdul Musa Mopah, Mr Yunusa Medugu, Deborah O. Ebiloma Esq. and Anuhi Safiya Oiza, accused of other various offences.
The decisions according to Muhammed, were taken at the JSC’s 136th meeting following the adoption and consideration of a six-man committee headed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Muizudeen Abdullah to look into the possibility of improving the welfare of magistrates and area court judges.
“The allegations against the officers were first investigated by the Commission’s Disciplinary Committee, which made appropriate recommendations to the JSC.
“The sacked judge was found to have bought a building which was the subject matter of litigation before him, after ordering the sale of the same and refused to make full payment for the property. He was found to have issued a court order without hearing both parties”, Muhammed said.
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