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How Abba Kyari, Deputy Received ₦4.2bn Through Their Bank Accounts
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The NDLEA is now working on the assumption that the sums traced to Abba Kyari and his deputy may be connected to the sale of some illicit substances
- Kyari is facing eight counts of conspiracy, obstruction, and dealing in cocaine, and other related offences at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed how suspended super cop and former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari; as well as his deputy, ACP Sunday Ubua, allegedly received a combined ₦4.2bn from their separate bank accounts.
The details are part of a report sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, by the NDLEA.
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According to the drug enforcement agency, not less than ₦1.4bn passed through Kyari’s account while he was commander of the IRT.
However, Kyari’s deputy, Ubua, may have received far more than him as not less than ₦2.8bn was traced to his eight bank accounts.
According to investigations, Ubua allegedly received a lump sum of ₦2.664bn on August 15, 2019. The NDLEA is now working on the assumption that the sums traced to Kyari and his deputy may be connected to the sale of some illicit substances including Tramadol worth ₦3bn.
A source said, “You will recall that the NDLEA is investigating an allegation that Kyari and his team seized a large consignment of tramadol in a warehouse at Amuwo Odofin in Lagos. The consignment was worth about ₦3bn.
“The IRT under Kyari’s command seized these drugs and they are believed to have sold the consignment to a cartel afterwards. It was around the time of this seizure that Kyari’s deputy received a deposit of ₦2.664bn in his personal bank account. Out of this money, he purchased FBN Insurance shares worth about ₦100m.”
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