Officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI have met with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba to demand the arrest and extradition of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari to the United States.
A top source told reporters that four FBI agents met with the IGP on Thursday asking that DCP Kyari be taken to the United States for interrogation over his role in the activities of suspected internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi.
The source stated that the agents have returned on Friday (today) to ensure their demands are met, citing the urgency of the case.
He said; “FBI agents met with the IGP yesterday (Thursday) to demand Abba Kyari’s arrest and extradition to the United States citing the urgency of the case. Four FBI agents returned to the IG’s office this morning, they are there asking the IGP to release Kyari for interrogation.”
Meanwhile, the IGP had ordered an internal review into the allegations and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation against Kyari.
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This was contained in a statement issued by Force PRO, Frank Mba on Thursday night.
The statement read; “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 psc (+), NPM, fdc 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.”
