Abba Kyari Remains in Custody as NCoS Clarifies Legal Status
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command has officially confirmed that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is still in custody, dispelling widespread reports of his full discharge from detention. This clarification comes amid public confusion over his legal standing following recent court rulings.
Clarification on Court Discharge in Assets Case
Chief Superintendent Samson Duza, the Public Relations Officer for the NCoS FCT Command, stated that Kyari was discharged only in the case involving alleged wrongful declaration of assets. He explained that the presiding judge deemed this case weak, with insufficient evidence provided by the prosecution to sustain the allegations. Duza emphasized that this discharge does not affect Kyari's ongoing legal battles.
Ongoing Drug-Related Trial Keeps Kyari Detained
Duza highlighted that Kyari faces two separate cases: one for wrongful declaration of assets and another for drug-related offences. While the assets case has been dismissed, the drug-related trial remains active and unconcluded. As a result, Kyari will continue to be held in lawful custody by the NCoS pending the outcome of these proceedings. The NCoS reiterated that his detention is in compliance with legal protocols until the trial concludes.
Background and Public Confusion
Abba Kyari, a former head of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, has been embroiled in legal proceedings since allegations linked him to drug trafficking activities in 2022. Recent reports suggesting his full discharge led to misinformation about his status. The NCoS's statement aims to correct this, ensuring the public understands that discharge in one case does not equate to freedom from all charges.
Failed Bid to Quash Drug Case
In related developments, Kyari recently lost a bid to have the drug trafficking case against him and his co-defendants dropped. This underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the judicial process's continuation. The NCoS confirms that Kyari remains in custody as these proceedings advance, with no indication of an imminent release.
Key Points:
- Abba Kyari is discharged only from the assets declaration case due to lack of evidence.
- He remains in NCoS custody for the ongoing drug-related trial.
- Public confusion arose from reports misinterpreting the court's partial discharge.
- Kyari's attempt to quash the drug case was unsuccessful, keeping the trial active.
The NCoS urges the public to rely on official statements for accurate information regarding Kyari's legal status, as the case continues to unfold in the courts.
