Abba kyari news today
Abba Kyari is a Nigerian police officer who has been in the news recently due to his involvement in a scandal involving the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari.
Here are some of the latest news updates on Abba Kyari:
- Arrest and Detention: Abba Kyari was arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police Force on June 30, 2021, following allegations of corruption and abuse of office. He was accused of receiving bribes from a suspected fraudster, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.
- Extradition Request: The United States Department of Justice has requested the extradition of Abba Kyari to face charges related to his alleged involvement in the fraud scheme. The request was made in July 2021.
- Investigation: The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the allegations against Abba Kyari. The investigation is being led by the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) and is expected to be completed soon.
- Dismissal: Abba Kyari was dismissed from the Nigerian Police Force on August 31, 2021, following the outcome of the investigation. He was also charged with 8 counts of fraud and money laundering.
- Trial: Abba Kyari's trial began on October 26, 2021, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
- Witness Testimony: In November 2021, a witness testified in court that Abba Kyari had received a bribe of $15,000 from Hushpuppi to arrest and detain a rival fraudster. The witness also alleged that Abba Kyari had demanded a further bribe of $40,000 to release the rival fraudster.
- Court Ruling: On December 16, 2021, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Abba Kyari to be remanded in prison custody pending the outcome of his trial.
These are some of the latest news updates on Abba Kyari. The case is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.