By Ayodele Oni
The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has observed that the allegations linking a senior police officer, Mr Abba Kyari with corruption in the United States could have negative effect on the country’s image abroad.
The party, in a statement by its publicity secretary, Mr Kola Ologbodiyan, has, therefore, advised President Mohamadu Buhari to allow thorough investigation into the allegation.
The statement read “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands a forensic investigation into reports that the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has linked head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, to international fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
“The revelation of the involvement of Kyari, the head of Nigeria’s intelligence response unit, as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud is worrisome, disturbing and a stain on the integrity of our nation.
“It is indeed disquieting that the integrity of our nation has fallen so abysmally low under the corrupt and fraud-patronizing President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, to the extent that the head of its police intelligence unit is being charged in connection with international fraud.
“Our party demands that the APC administration should not sweep this matter under the carpet given the manifest rapport between Kyari and some top APC leaders.
“We urge President Buhari not to “ease out” this case of corruption but should immediately restore the integrity and image of our nation by allowing for a forensic investigation on the suspect.
“Moreover, if this Abba Kyari matter is not well handled, it will be a permanent stain on the reputation of our police, security system and our nation at large.
“The PDP, therefore, asks President Buhari to direct the Inspector General of Police to take in Abba Kyari for questioning and if found culpable, he should be handed over to the FBI.”
Abbas, popular as Hushpuppi had sensationally told the FBI that he bribed DCP Kyari to the tune of $1.1m to arrest, detain and torture his equally fraudulent companion, Mr Vincent.
But Kyari denied the allegation, saying he only introduced Hushpuppi to his Taylor, to whom the international fraudster transferred the sum of N300,000, the cost of five sets of traditional dresses and caps which he had admired on Kyari.
The IGP has already ordered a review of the very troubling allegation.
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