The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, pending the outcome of an internal investigation into his connection with the popular internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas (popularly called Hushpuppi), police spokesperson, CP Frank Mba, announced on Sunday.
Kyari was indicted by U.S. authorities as part of the investigation of Hushpuppi, who has pleaded guilty to multi-million dollar wire fraud.
The celebrated Nigerian crime buster had been listed among the beneficiaries of proceeds from Hushpuppi’s illegal dealings, prompting a U.S court to order his arrest and prosecution.
Details later…