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A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Sani Yakubu, has pleaded guilty to a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds totaling N1.7 m.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission arraigned Yakubu before Justice Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court 12 on November 4, 2025 according to a statement by the ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare.
Yakubu was accused of diverting funds belonging to one Mrs. Vennica Idoko, which he allegedly received on her behalf while acting in his official capacity as an NSCDC officer.
The statement read partly, “According to the charge sheet, the ICPC accused the defendant of dishonestly misappropriating the sum of N1,720,000 entrusted to him in the course of his duty. The offences contravene Sections 294, 300, and 86 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State.”
The commission added that the defendant, “while serving as an officer of the NSCDC, dishonestly misappropriated the sum of N1,720,000 belonging to Mrs. Vennica Idoko, being money officially received by him on her behalf.”
During the proceedings, Yakubu reportedly broke down in tears as he admitted to the offence and pleaded guilty to all three counts.
Following his plea, Justice Isiaka adjourned the matter to November 12, 2025, for judgment and sentencing.
Reacting to the development, Bakare, who is also the Director of Public Enlightenment and Education at the ICPC, said the Commission remained committed to holding public officials accountable for corruption and abuse of trust.
He warned that any public servant who exploits their position for personal gain would face the full weight 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,” Bakare added.
