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  • BREAKING: Hushpuppi: IGP orders review of allegation against Abba Kyari

    BREAKING: Hushpuppi: IGP orders review of allegation against Abba Kyari

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday ordered the review of the allegation against Abba Kyari, Deputy Commissioner of Police by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.

    Kyari, who is the head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), was linked to fraudster, Hushpuppi, whose name is Ramon Abass.

    Hushpuppi, an alleged international fraudster risks jail term of 20 years after pleading guilty to fraud.

    Reports had it that Hushpuppi had bribed the IRT boss to jail a disloyal member of his gang. This, Kyari has denied

    However, the IGP said the review was in line with the commitement of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure justice and professionalism.

    This was contained in a statement by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba entitled: “Alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari: Inspector General of Police orders a review of the information.”

    The statement reads: “Sequel to the receipt of allegations and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered an internal review of the allegations.

    “The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.

    “Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly.”

  • Abba Kyari breaks silence on alleged bribe to arrest Hushpuppi’s ally

    Abba Kyari breaks silence on alleged bribe to arrest Hushpuppi’s ally

    Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has denied receiving a bribe from a Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.

    The United States Department of Justice had said ongoing investigations showed that Hushpuppi allegedly bribed Kyari to arrest one Kelly Chibuzo Vincent, one of his accomplices in Nigeria.

    Reacting to the allegations on Thursday morning, the DCP in a statement on his verified Facebook page said his hands are clean.

    According to Kyari, nobody demanded money from the embattled Instagram influencer, stating that the focus of the police was to save people’s lives that were purportedly threatened.

    Kyari explained that Hushpuppi had informed the police that somebody in Nigeria was threatening to kill his family. He added that the social media celebrity, who was based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before his incarceration, also sent the suspect’s phone number, urging the police to act fast to save his family.

    He however said the suspect was allowed to go after investigation showed they were long time friends with disagreements over money. Kyari insisted that he did not demand a dime from Hushuppi, saying the only time they had discussions about money was when the fraudster demanded to know who sews his native clothes and caps, adding that after linking both party, Hushpuppi sent N300,000 for five sets of attires.

    Kyari said the clothes and caps were delivered to his office after which someone collected them for Hushpuppi. He urged anyone interested in further pursuing the matter to contact Vincent for confirmation.

    He urged his supporters to remain calm, stating that those working towards damaging his reputation would be disgraced.

    The statement reads in part, “For those who are celebrating that this is an indictment on us and mentioning some fictitious big money, They will be disappointed once again as our hands are clean and our record of service for two decades is open for everybody to see. They will continue seeing us serving our fatherland and we will continue responding to ALL distress calls from ALL Nigerians provided they are life threatening.

    “For good Nigerians who appreciate our service, please don’t worry as our hands are clean and they should please not respond to those celebrating and creating many false narratives without any evidence. We are used to such types of people and false newsmakers and distributors”.

  • Gov. Akeredolu says Abba Kyari was quintessential public servant 

    Gov. Akeredolu says Abba Kyari was quintessential public servant 

    Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said that Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff to the President, was a quintessential public servant, who would be missed by many.

    Daybreak reports that Abba Kyari, who tested positive to Coronavirus on March 23 died on Friday, April 17, 2020.

    He was buried at Gudu Cementary, Abuja on Saturday.

    Akeredolu, in a statement he signed in Akure on Saturday, expressed shock over Kyari’s death and prayed to God for the repose of the soul of the departed public servant.

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    According to him, Kyari was a quintessential public servant whose trajectory of life molded him for inexorable service to his fatherland, and his choice of life was that of a pool of un-hyped potential.

    “For him, he had played his own part of the endless life orchestra; he has departed, in fulfilment of mankind’s inescapable debt, like other mortals.

    “Truly, Abba Kyari’s urbane character may not have been seen by all; but to those who had reasons to know and work closely with him, he represented dynamism, strong character and compassion.

    “He was a dependable and dispassionate liaison, full of life with an energetic work engine that never stopped pulsating. Kyari died working for Nigeria, no doubt. He will be sorely missed by many.

    “I commiserate with the nation, our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, the immediate family as well as friends and associates of the departed compatriot over this shocking development.

    “May God grant us all the strength to bear this loss,” he said.

  • Abba Kyari: NCDC warns Nigerians to refrain from attending mass gatherings

    Abba Kyari: NCDC warns Nigerians to refrain from attending mass gatherings

    In the wake of the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, from the dreaded coronavirus, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has warned Nigerians to refrain from attending mass gatherings.

    The centre asked Nigerians to adhere to its guidelines on safe burial of victims of the virus.

    The NCDC made the appeal in a message it posted across its social media handles on Saturday.

    The message read, “Even at this time, as we mourn loved ones lost to COVID-19, including recently deceased Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, we need to refrain from attending mass gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

    “Let us #StaySafe and protect each other.

    “Our guidance on ensuring safe and dignified burial while preventing the spread of #COVID19 can be found at: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/MgtOfDeadBodies.pdf

    Details soon

  • Abba Kyari laid to rest in Abuja

    Abba Kyari laid to rest in Abuja

    The remains of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, have been laid to rest in Abuja.

    The body of Kyari, who died on Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus, was interred at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.

    The remains arrived at the cemetery about 11.10 am in a white casket.

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    The remains were lowered into the grave at about 11.20 am.

    His interment took place shortly after an Islamic prayer was made for him at the Defence House, Maitama, Abuja.

    Top government officials participated in the burial rites which were conducted under the supervision of the officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.