30 Jul IGP orders investigation into Abba Kyari, Hushpuppi relationship
The Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered an internal review of the allegations made by the United State’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari.
In a statement yesterday, police spokesman, Frank Mba, said, “Sequel to the receipt of allegations and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered an internal review of the allegations.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.
“Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly.”
United States authorities on Wednesday that fraudster Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi reached out to Kyari to arrest one Kelly Chibuzo Vincent, who participated in a fraud scheme with Hushpuppi and Abdulrahman Imraan Juma, a Kenyan national.
The US authorities alleged that Kyari arrested Vincent and sent pictures to Hushpuppi. Kyari was also alleged to have sent an account number to Hushpuppi for him to pay into.
Kyari, however, insisted did not demand or collect any money from the fraudster.
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