The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) compulsorily retires a Shari’a Court judge, Alkali Aliyu Yahaya Muhammad, after disciplinary proceedings tied to an alleged bribery case. The Commission takes the decision during its 90th meeting held on July 3, 2026, and the meeting is chaired by the Kano State Chief Judge. According to the Kano State Judiciary’s spokesperson, the retirement is connected to a civil matter in which the judge is found guilty of bribery and corruption, involving a payment of ₦250,000 (₦250k). In addition to the judge’s retirement, the Commission also sanctions other judicial officers, while compulsorily retiring the judge and a senior court official as part of the same integrity and accountability exercise. The disciplinary action is presented as part of broader efforts to strengthen judicial conduct within the Kano judiciary, including holding officers to account for alleged misconduct. The reported sanctions follow findings made by the Commission during the meeting and are communicated through statements attributed to the state judiciary.