Inspector-General Usman Baba has finally submitted disciplinary recommendations on the alleged role of the suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) Abba Kyari a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to the Police, it was learnt yesterday.
Kyari was indicted in an FBI investigation in a $1.1 million internet scam carried out by an Instagram influencer, Abbas Ramon (aka Hushpuppi) and four others.
The submission to the Service Commission (PSC) was months after he received the report of the probe panel. Kyari was investigated for his alleged role in a $1.1 million internet scam carried out by an Instagram influencer, Abbas Ramon (aka Hushpuppi) and four others.
A member of the PSC, Braimoh Adogame Austin, who told our correspondent in Abuja said the commission will start deliberations on the issue this week.
The Dubai Police in the United Arab Emirates had in June 2020 arrested Hushpuppi and his gang. They were later extradited to the US for prosecution by the FBI.
Recommendations of the panel will inform the commission’s decision and also determine Kyari’s future in the force.
“The IGP has submitted Abba Kyari’s report to the PSC and deliberations on the matter will commence this week.
I can’t tell you when it was submitted but it’s now with the commission.”Austin’ said.
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