- Court sets February 26, 2026, for judgment in Kyari asset case
- NDLEA alleges undeclared properties and millions in bank accounts
- Kyari denies charges, insists assets were properly declared
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in the asset declaration suit filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for judgment on Friday after counsel to all parties adopted their final written addresses and concluded oral arguments.
The NDLEA is prosecuting the former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team alongside his two younger brothers, Mohammed and Ali, over allegations of non disclosure of assets.
The anti narcotics agency filed a 23 count charge against the defendants, accusing them of failing to declare several assets allegedly linked to Kyari.
According to the NDLEA, investigations uncovered 14 properties allegedly traced to the suspended police officer, including shopping malls, a residential estate, a polo playground, lands and farmland located in Abuja and Maiduguri.
The agency further alleged that more than ₦207 million and €17,598 were found in Kyari’s bank accounts with Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa and Sterling Bank.
The defendants were also accused of disguising ownership of properties and converting funds, offences punishable under the NDLEA Act and the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2011. They pleaded not guilty to all charges.
To support its case, the NDLEA called 10 witnesses and tendered 20 exhibits.
Kyari later filed a no case submission, arguing that the prosecution failed to link him to the disputed properties. However, on October 28, Justice Omotosho dismissed the application, ruling that a prima facie case had been established.
Opening his defence on November 4, Kyari maintained that he declared all his assets in line with the law, denying ownership of some properties and stating that several belonged to his late father.
He also denied ownership of a polo playground in Borno State, describing the claim as shocking.
After cross examination, Kyari closed his defence on November 26, 2025. His brothers informed the court that they would not call any witnesses and would rely on the prosecution’s case.
The asset disclosure trial is separate from the cocaine trafficking case Kyari is facing before another Federal High Court. Both cases were filed by the NDLEA in 2022.
