Police Commission Insists On Dismissal, Prosecution Of Abba Kyari Over Fraudulent Links With Huspuppi

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reiterated the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Former DCP, Abba Kyari over his involvement in the international online fraud syndicate led by Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas.

The commission noted that Kyari’s fate, if not appropriately and firmly decided, could leave an enduring blight on the country’s law enforcement.

“Allowing somebody who has embarrassed the country to keep a high-ranking position in the police could further compound our problems as a nation, an official said

“This position has been clearly conveyed to the Inspector-General.”

The position of panellists at PSC led to the return of Inspector-General, Alkali Baba Usman’s report last week.

It was learnt that the police chief was given two weeks to come up with a better report or the PSC would be forced to act.

“The IGP recommended demotion of Abba Kyari from DCP [Deputy Police Commissioner] to ACP [Assistant Police Commissioner] and this led to the anger of the PSC,” another source at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department said.

The PSC panellists acknowledged Kyari’s strides when he was in active service, but said his infractions as to Hushpuppi’s criminal activities were too weighty to be forgiven, two officials familiar with the deliberation said.

“His crimes could have serious implications for the country,” an official said.

“The United States could sever collaboration with Nigeria in security areas, especially FBI training of our officers.”

“Nothing short of his dismissal and prosecution will be acceptable to the commission,” an official said.

“The IG has been asked to go and do the right thing by recommending his dismissal and prosecution or everything will be forced on him.

“The PSC has powers to fire Abba Kyari and recommend his prosecution, but still decided to give the IG another chance to do the right thing.”

Kyari was accused of collecting cash from Hushpuppi to arrest and detain another member of the syndicate for several weeks in order to aid an ongoing scheme.

His connection to the syndicate was uncovered after Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai and moved to the U.S. to stand trial.