Hushpuppi: IGP recommends suspension of Abba Kyari

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, pending the result of an internal investigation into his connection with internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas.

Mr Kyari was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation while investigating Mr Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi, who has pleaded guilty to multi-million dollar fraud charges by the U.S government.

The IGP’s decision was announced by the police spokesperson, Frank Mba, on Sunday, in a statement with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/26. His recommendation came two days after he ordered an internal review of the allegations against Mr Kyari.

Quoting the IGP’s letter to the Police Service Commission, dated July 31, Mr Mba said the suspension of Mr Kyari is in line with the interdisciplinary 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 spokesperson said.

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