The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Deputy Commission of Police, Abba Kyari, for his alleged links with Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.
The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated 31st July 2021, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.
According to the police boss, the suspension is to “create an enabling environment for the NPF Special Investigation Panel to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against DCP Abba Kyari without interference.
He said: “The suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for the NPF Special Investigation Panel to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against DCP Abba Kyari without interference.
“The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.
“The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.
Kyari had been in the eye of the storm since Wednesday when the FBI released a 69-page court document showing that he had been under investigation by the agency for his alleged link with Hushpuppi.
The highly revered police officer was fingered in a bribery scandal involving Hushpuppi who has pleaded guilty to fraud to a court in the United States.
The US District Court for the Central District of California said alleged international fraudster, Hushpuppi used Kyari to arrest and jail a co-conspirator, Chibuzo Vincent.
-CHANNELS/THE NATION
