ICPC arraigns Civil Defence Officer for ₦1.7m misappropriation in Kaduna
Kola Oyelere, Kano
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Yakubu, before the Kaduna State High Court on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.
According to a statement signed by ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, the officer was arraigned before Justice Isiaka of High Court 12, Kaduna, on Monday, 4th November 2025, over the alleged diversion of ₦1,720,000 belonging to one Mrs. Vennica Idoko.
The Commission alleged that Yakubu, acting in his official capacity, received the said amount on behalf of Mrs. Idoko but dishonestly misappropriated it for personal use. The offences contravene Sections 294, 300, and 86 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, which deal with criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of property.
One of the charges reads:
“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 One Million, Seven Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (₦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.”
In a surprising turn during the proceedings, Yakubu reportedly broke down in tears and pleaded guilty to all three counts, expressing remorse over his actions.
Justice Isiaka subsequently adjourned the case to November 12, 2025, for judgment and sentencing.
The ICPC, in its statement, reaffirmed its resolve to ensure accountability among public officers and warned that any official found guilty of betraying public trust or exploiting citizens for personal gain would face the full weight of the law.
The Commission emphasized that corruption, irrespective of scale or form, erodes public confidence in government institutions and would continue to be met with decisive legal action.