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Hushpuppi: Abba Kyari Set To Resume Duty As IGP Lifts Suspension

  • Kyari was placed on suspension and relieved of all police duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation…

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former head of the IGP Intelligence Response Squad, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari has been cleared to resume work.

Kyari was placed on suspension and relieved of all police duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation into his alleged connection with international fraudster Ramon Abbas, popularly known as “Hushpuppi”.

Following completion of the investigation, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has lifted his suspension.

A photo taken after his suspension was lifted shows excited colleagues lifting Kyari on their shoulders to celebrate him.

Read also: IGP Denies Knowledge Of FBI Request For Abba Kyari’s Extradition

Though there have been reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had requested the extradition of Kyari over his alleged ties to Hushpuppi, but the IGP, on Thursday, denied knowledge of such request.

Hushpuppi pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in money laundering and several other financial crimes like business email compromise scams among other online heists.

He faces a 20-year jail term, according to reports.

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