The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a senior officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu, before the Kaduna State High Court 12 over alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds belonging to a private citizen.
According to a statement issued on Friday, November 7, 2025, by Demola Bakare, fsi, Director of Public Enlightenment and Education and spokesperson for the ICPC, the officer was docked on a three-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of ₦1,720,000 belonging to Mrs. Vennica Idoko.
The Commission alleged that Yakubu, while acting in his official capacity, received the sum on behalf of Mrs. Idoko but dishonestly misappropriated the entire amount. 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 counts 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.”
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The court subsequently adjourned the case to November 12, 2025, for judgment and sentencing.
The ICPC, in its statement, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public accountability and warned that officers who betray the trust of citizens for personal gain will face the full force of the law.
“This case serves as a reminder that corruption, in whatever form or amount, undermines public confidence in government institutions and will not be tolerated,” the Commission stated.
