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FG Files 24 Charges Against Suspended DCP Abba Kyari, Seizes Mega Assets
The Federal Government has uncovered 14 properties, including commercial centers, homes, a polo field, lands, and farms, that belonged to a former commander of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police.
According to reports, Kyari concealed his ownership of properties in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and Maiduguri, Borno State.
Also, his numerous accounts at GTB, UBA, and Sterling Bank included over N207m and Є17,598.
In the fresh 24-count charges filed against Kyari by the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, J. Sunday, dated August 30, 2022, the Attorney-General of the Federation stated that the suspended DCP allegedly disguised his ownership of some of the properties.
The case filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/408/22 had as co-defendants, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, who are believed to be the beleaguered policeman’s siblings.
Also, the Federal Government filed separate 24-count charges against Kyari’s former deputy, Sunday Ubua, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, who is under suspension.
An affidavit in support of the charge deposed to by a litigation officer with the Directorate of Prosecution and Legal Services, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Stephen Kashawa, explained that Kyari, who is facing trial for dealing in cocaine, was subjected to general and financial investigation when he was transferred by the police to the NDLEA headquarters on February 14, 2022 for investigation.
He added that the financial investigation which extended to his properties led to the filing of charges for non-disclosure and conversion of large sums of money.
The deponent further said the case was ready for trial and that all the witnesses were available to proceed to trial.