Two Magistrates Sacked In Lagos Over Misconduct

Posted by Amarachi on Wed 19th Oct, 2022 - tori.ng

The commission said the termination was effected after a thorough investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against them was carried out and found guilty.

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The appointments of Magistrates Oluwatoyin Gwendolyn Oghre and Humenu Olajuwon Amos have been terminated by the Lagos State Judicial Service Commission for misconduct.

In a statement signed and released by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Olubukola Salami, the commission said the termination of appointments of both magistrates was effected after a thorough investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against them was carried out and found to be culpable.

The Commission warned the general public to desist from dealing with the affected Officials in any official capacity as Magistrates and officers of the Lagos State Judiciary.

The duo were said to be serial offenders and some of the offenses allegedly bordered on corruption.

“The Commission hereby informs members of the public that the appointments of Magistrate Oluwatoyin Gwendolyn Oghre and Magistrate Humenu Olajuwon Amos have been terminated as members of the Lagos State Judiciary with effect from Tuesday, 11th October, 2022 and Wednesday, 12th October, 2022, respectfully for acts of misconduct”the statement in part read.