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The chief judge of Katsina state, Hon. Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar, Wednesday presented the judiciary’s performance report for the preceding legal year, highlighting case disposition, judicial appointments, staff development, technology integration and institutional challenges.
Justice Abubakar stated that the High Court registered 3,667 cases out of the 86,000 and disposed 2,492 during the period under review, while magistrate courts registered 22,842 cases and concluded 14,319.
He further reported that Shari’ah courts registered 59,291 cases, comprising 45,000 civil and 14,291 criminal matters, and disposed of 40,251 cases.
He said the Multi-Door Court House handled 1,422 matters, resolving 1,194 through alternative dispute resolution. Another 104 were referred to regular courts, while 124 remained under mediation or conciliation.
He commended Governor Radda for supporting judicial appointments, staff promotions, training, healthcare coverage and the provision of official vehicles.
He appealed for additional recruitment to address shortages of registrars, court clerks, interpreters and other essential personnel.
Justice Abubakar said more than 270 judicial staff had left service between 2018 and July 2026, creating significant manpower gaps across the courts.
He also called for urgent rehabilitation of the High Court headquarters, which he said had not undergone major renovation since its commissioning in 2006.
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