With the constitution of a 4-Man special investigation panel in Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has called for 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 on him.
The IGP made this call in a recommendation letter to the Police Service Commission, dated 31st July, 2021.
IGP Baba’s recommendation was contained in a press release signed by the Force public relations officer, CP Frank Mba at the Force headquarters, Abuja
According to CP Mba, the IGP noted In the letter, that, recommendation of Abbba Kyari’s suspension s in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force, adding that it is also 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 IGP stated further that,”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.
In addition, the IGP, reiterated the Police commitment 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.