PSC Constitutes New Panel To Probe Police Chief, Aba Kyari

By Ayodele Oni

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed dissatisfaction on the outcome of investigation into the case of suspended DCP Abba Kyari carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

It has, therefore, rejected the report of the police panel that looked into the matter and instituted a fresh probe.

This was part of decisions reached by the PSC, at its 14th plenary, according to Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission in a statement in Abuja.

Kyari was indicted by the FBI in an alleged multi-million naira advanced fee fraud perpetrated by Hushpuppi.

Ani stated that the Commission had also ordered that further investigation be carried out by a different panel within two weeks, half the time spent on the original investigation by the police.

According to the spokesman, the Commission has consequently deferred decision on Kyari’s case, who until his suspension, was the Officer-in-Charge of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police.

The meeting, chaired by PSC chairman,  Alhaji Musiliu Smith, also considered other cases relating to misconduct within the force.

Ani’s statement added that “Kyari had earlier been indicted by a report of the FBI and was also investigated by a special panel set up by the Inspector General of Police (I-G).

“The IG had earlier forwarded the FBI report to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice for legal advice.”

He stated also that the PSC also considered 20 pending disciplinary matters, five appeals and petitions from the IG and aggrieved serving and ex-police officers.

He pointed out that consideration was also given to five promotions appeals at the meeting.

“The PSC reaffirmed its earlier decision to exonerate SP Shaaba Gboyako, former Chief Security Officer to a former IG of unwholesome act.

“The Commission is mindful of the need to safeguard its corporate image and defend its institutional integrity and directed the IG to implement its decision as it affects the officer without delay.”