Abba Kyari: Police Commission Suspends Officers Involved In Drug Scandal.

The Police Service Commission announced the suspension of the two officers involved the cocaine scandal attached to the deputy commissioner of police, Abba Kyari. This was announced in a statement credited to Ikechukwu Anip, who is the spokesperson of the commission.

The suspended police officers are: Assistant Commissioner of Police Sunday Ubua, and Assistant Superintendent of Police James Bawa.

Also, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, was requested to suspend Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu with effect from Monday.

According to the statement, “The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406. The Commission has approved the suspension of the officers until the outcome of the investigation into the allegations levelled against them.

“The Commission also directed the Inspector General of Police to note also that DCP Abba Kyari, who prior to this allegation was on suspension, shall remain so until the conclusion of investigations.

“The Inspector General of Police was requested to place on suspension Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.

“The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru who is currently at large whenever his arrest is effected to enable it take necessary action.” the statement ends.

By: Fatimah Ibrahim