Abba Kyari was arrested hours after he was declared wanted. The suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has been arrested.
The militant police officer was arrested by police along with four others on Monday 14 February 2022, hours after he was declared a fugitive by the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The NDLEA previously stated that Kyari was wanted for suspected drug connections.
In a statement released on Twitter via their official address, Nigerian police said Chiari and four other police officers had been arrested for “their involvement in an alleged criminal conspiracy, discredit, unethical and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and falsification of evidence in the murder case.” ..” the illegal drug trade involving transnational drug cartels is permanent.
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Police said the officer was arrested on Thursday, February 10, 2022, according to information from the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The statement read: Nigerian police have arrested DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in alleged conspiracy, discredit, unethical and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and falsification of evidence in a drug trafficking case with a regular drug dealer.
The arrest of the police officers was a follow-up to information obtained by the leadership of the National Narcotics Agency (NDLEA) on February 10, 2022.
In accordance with the troop’s usual administrative procedures, the Chief Inspector of Police ordered a high-level, confidential and internal investigation into the allegations.
Initial investigative reports reveal that two (2) international drug couriers, identified as Chibuna Patrick Umaybe and Emeka Alfonsus, and the two men were arrested on 19 January 2022 at Akanou Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, upon arrival from Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian ship. Airline flight ET917.
The arrest resulted in the removal of large quantities of a powdered substance believed to be cocaine from two drug couriers. The intelligence-led operation was carried out by a unit of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
Although the case was later transferred to the NDLEA on January 25, 2022, the results of an internal investigation ordered by the Chief Superintendent of Police raised reasonable suspicions that the IRT officers involved in the operation may have been involved in some cowardly and unprofessional transactions, as well as Corruption among officials. that compromise ethical standards in handling suspicious and exposed evidence.
In addition, police investigations revealed that the international drug cartel involved in this case had close ties to several salaried employees of the National Drug Eradication Agency (NDLEA) at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Two arrested drug couriers confirmed that transnational drug dealers were able to speak to on-duty NDLEA officers and send them their photos before boarding the plane for identification, smooth release and unhindered exit from the airport with trafficked drugs.
The two drug couriers who were arrested also confirmed that they had this relationship with the NDLEA staff at Ibiam Akanou International Airport since 2021 and at that time, at 19 further details before arriving in Enugu and on their way out of drug use when they were released from the police. arrested.
The police investigative report also alleges DCP Abba Kyari, who is charged with alleged involvement in various fraud cases being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), involvement in allegations of corruption by officials, fabricating a drug exhibition and various unprofessional acts that violate standards. administration – and the existing troop investigation protocol as well as criminal law deny.
It must be emphasized that DCP Abba Kyari’s involvement in these allegations occurred when he was removed from office.
The National Police Chief assures the public of his government’s commitment to upholding the principles and values of the police in line with the ethical recovery agenda, restoring professional standards, strengthening anti-corruption efforts, respecting the rule of law, and ensuring collaboration between institutions in strengthening domestic security and order.
Until his dismissal, Abba Kyari was the Chief Inspector Officer in charge of the Police Intelligence Response Team.
