A senior officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu, was on Friday arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) before the Kaduna State High Court on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.
According to statement released by Demola Bakare, ICPC spokesman that “Yakubu was brought before Justice Isiaka of High Court 12 on Monday, November 4, 2025, for allegedly diverting ₦1,720,000 belonging to one Mrs Vennica Idoko, money he received on her behalf while acting in his official capacity.
According to the charge sheet, the ICPC accused the defendant of dishonestly misappropriating the funds entrusted to him in the course of his duty as a civil defence officer. The offences contravene Sections 294, 300, and 86 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State.
“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 ₦1,720,000.00 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.”
Meanwhile, in a surprising drama during the court proceedings, Yakubu reportedly broke down in tears and pleaded guilty to all three counts, admitting to the offence.
Justice Isiaka consequently adjourned the case to November 12, 2025, for judgment and sentencing.
Reacting to the development, ICPC image-maker and Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, Bakare, reaffirmed the commission’s resolve to hold public officers accountable for abuse of trust and corruption.
The ICPC publicist warned that any public servant who exploits their position for personal gain would face the full weight of the law.
“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.
