The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a senior officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu, before a Kaduna State High Court on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.
According to a statement released on Friday by the ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, Yakubu was brought before Justice Isiaka of High Court 12, Kaduna, on Monday, 4 November 2025, for allegedly diverting ₦1,720,000 belonging to Mrs Vennica Idoko.
The statement explained that the money had been entrusted to Yakubu in his official capacity as a civil defence officer but was allegedly dishonestly misappropriated.
The charge sheet reads in part: “That you, Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu, while serving as an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, did dishonestly misappropriate the sum of ₦1,720,000 belonging to Mrs Vennica Idoko, being money officially received by you on her behalf, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 294 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State.”
The ICPC stated that the offences contravened Sections 294, 300, and 86 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, which deal with criminal breach of trust and misappropriation by public servants.
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Officer pleads guilty
In an unexpected turn during court proceedings, Yakubu reportedly broke down in tears and pleaded guilty to all three counts. Following his admission, Justice Isiaka adjourned the matter to 12 November 2025 for judgment and sentencing.
Reacting to the development, ICPC spokesperson Mr Demola Bakare, who also serves as the Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, reiterated the commission’s resolve to hold public officers accountable for abuse of trust and corruption.
“This case is a reminder that corruption, in whatever form or amount, undermines public confidence in government institutions and will not be tolerated,” Bakare said.
He warned that any public servant found exploiting their office for personal gain would face the full weight of the law.
This is not the first such case in recent months. In March 2025, the ICPC arraigned a former Deputy Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Christiana Goka, for allegedly misappropriating ₦5.39 million earmarked for a ministry retreat in Jigawa State in 2017.
