The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has confirmed the arrest of the suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari.
Kyari was alongside four others on Monday, February 14, 2022, after he was declared wanted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for trafficking 25 kilograms of cocaine.
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His arrest was confirmed by a senior police officer at the Force headquarters, according to Punch.
“He has been arrested. He was handcuffed and will be handed over to the appropriate agency. He was not given any preferential treatment,” the police officer said.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the Force, also confirmed Kyari’s arrest.
He, however, did not give details, saying that a press release would be issued soon.
When asked to confirm Kyari’s arrest, Adejobi replied, “Yes and four others. A statement will be issued soon.”
Neptune Prime had earlier reported how Kyari negotiated release of 25 kilograms of cocaine and offered N25 million cash, in a video evidence, according to the NDLEA.
In a statement issued by the anti-drug agency, Kyari contacted one of its officers in Abuja and struck a deal to secure the release of a total of 25kg seized cocaine.
“After the Agency gave the officer the green light to play along, he and Kyari began a WhatsApp call for the rest of the day. The officer conveyed “their” willingness to play the game.”
“He (Kyari) brought with him the money from the sale of the 5kg share of the NDLEA team, a total of $61, 400. Our officer, however, preferred to take the money inside his car. Well, the car was wired with sound and video recorders. And the moment was documented, part of which I will play for you at the end of this briefing.
“We have a trove of intelligence, hard facts, from chats to photos and video and a detailed transcript of the communication between him and the NDLEA officer,” NDLEA spokesperson said.
Kyari’s fate will be revealed in the coming days according to legal proceedings.
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