ICPC arraigns Civil Defence officer for alleged ₦1.7m misappropriation

ICPC arraigns Civil Defence officer for alleged ₦1.7m misappropriation

By Ade Ade

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Yakubu, before Justice Isiaka of Kaduna State High Court 12 on a three-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.

Yakubu was arraigned on Monday, November 4, 2025, for allegedly diverting ₦1,720,000 entrusted to him by one Mrs. Vennica Idoko in the course of his official duties.

According to the charge sheet, the officer received the money on behalf of the complainant but allegedly failed to remit it, instead dishonestly converting the funds for personal use. The offences contravene Sections 294, 300 and 86 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, which relate to criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of property.

When the charges were read, the defendant reportedly became emotional in the dock and pleaded guilty to all three counts.

Justice Isiaka subsequently adjourned the matter to November 12, 2025, for judgment and sentencing.

The ICPC, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Demola Bakare, reiterated its commitment to holding public officers accountable, warning that those who abuse their positions to defraud citizens would face the full weight of the law.

The Commission maintained that corruption in any form undermines public confidence in government institutions and will not be tolerated.