March 7, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned suspended police officer Abba Kyari and six others over alleged drug trafficking related offences.

Arraigned alongside Mr. Kyari on Monday are: Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Sunday Ubua, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirigba, Inspector John Nuhu, Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne.

The NDLEA had filed eight counts of hard drugs trafficking against Mr. Kyari, who is also wanted in the United States for his relationship with convicted fraudster, Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abass.