IGP has ordered an immediate review of information over the alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has ordered an immediate review of information over the alleged indictment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari.
Kyari has been accused of collecting a bribe from embattled social media celebrity Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi.
Court documents released by the United States Department of Justice, titled: ‘Six Indicted in International Scheme to Defraud Qatari School Founder and then Launder over $1 Million in Illicit Proceeds’, Kyari was said to have been bribed to arrest one Kelly Chibuzor Vincent, 40, in Nigeria. He created bogus documents and arranged to create a fake bank website and phone banking line to support the defrauding of a business person trying to provide $1.1m for the funding of a school in Qatar.
Vincent was said to have contacted the businessman after a dispute with Hushpuppi and other syndicate members to expose the fraud.
Kyari, after arresting and locking up Vincent, reportedly sent photos as confirmation to Hushpuppi, who sent the police officer some money via a provided bank account number.
In a statement by CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, FCT, “Sequel to the receipt of allegation and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc (+), NPM, FDC has ordered an internal review of the allegations.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.
“Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly.”
