Breaking: IGP Usman Baba Suspends Abba Kyari

PRESS RELEASE • AUGUST 1, 2021

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations touching on him.

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.

The IGP further noted that 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 Special Investigation Panel (SIP), comprising four (4) Senior Police Officers, is headed by DIG Joseph Egbunike, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID). The SIP, inter alia, is to undertake a detailed review of all the allegations against DCP Abba Kyari by the US Government as contained in relevant documents that have been availed the NPF by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The SIP is also to obtain detailed representation of DCP Abba Kyari to all the allegations levelled against him, conduct further investigations as it deems fit, and submit recommendations to guide further actions by the Force Leadership on the matter.

Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of the sanctity of the probe as well as the absolute respect for the rights and privileges of the officer throughout the period of the investigations.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

1st August, 2021

Joseph Egbunike

Is a ruthlessly callous investigator. The problems with Nigeria is this, they will attempt to scapegoat him.

If he indicts Abba Kyari - he is wrong.
If he absoves Abba Kyari - His credibility is gone.

But all great men are refined by their strong insistence on the rule of law. If corrupt officials like Kyari can receive bribe and murder innocent men across Nigeria for years and roam free.

DIG J Egbunike must correctly investigate and deliver accurate justice on Abba Kyari without fear or favour.

good but not good enough.

He can now face his fashion design consultancy squarely. Nigeria is such a country that if don't want to belong don't go near.