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May 28, 2022
The Adamawa Judicial Service Commission has announced the dismissal of 11 personnel, and the demotion of a Magistrate and 20 other workers.
In a statement by Hindatu Lamorde, the Commission’s Secretary, on Saturday in Yola, the Magistrate was demoted to the position of Registrar for involving in corrupt practices.
Lamorde said that 20 other judicial workers were demoted for using fake certificates to obtain promotion in the commission.
“The commission approved the demotion of a magistrate to registrar for involving in corruption.
She said the commission also approved the appointment of two deputy registrars for the High Court, one Director, one Deputy Director and one acting Deputy Registrar for Sharia Court of Appeal.
Other appointments include acting Chief Registrar and substantive Deputy Registrar for Customary Court of Appeal.
