The Nigerian High Court has granted Abba Kyari, a former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, a two-week bail to attend his mother’s funeral. This temporary bail allows him to pay his respects to his late mother, Yachilla Kyari, who passed away on May 5, 2024. Abba Kyari, the eldest of her ten children, was given this opportunity by the court to return to his home state of Borno and conclude the burial rites. The court has scheduled May 31 for the determination of his bail application in a trial related to drug charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Abba Kyari and four members of the IRT were charged with various drug-related offenses, including conspiracy to deal in cocaine and tampering with seized drugs. Additionally, there were allegations of financial misconduct against Kyari and his deputy, ACP Sunday Ubua, involving substantial sums of money deposited into their bank accounts. These allegations were detailed in a report sent to the former Attorney-General of the Federation in 2022 by the NDLEA. The agency claimed that significant amounts of money flowed through Kyari’s account during his tenure as the IRT commander.
The IRT, led by Kyari, faced criticism in 2019 for its alleged involvement in taking over properties owned by a suspected kidnapper who had been killed by the police. Both the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Amnesty International accused the IRT of human rights abuses after conducting separate investigations.
In summary, the Nigerian High Court granted Abba Kyari a temporary bail to attend his mother’s funeral, while the determination of his bail application in the ongoing drug-related trial is set for May 31. The trial involves charges against Kyari and other members of the IRT for conspiracy and tampering with seized drugs. Additionally, allegations of financial misconduct have been raised against Kyari and his deputy, with significant sums of money traced to their bank accounts. The IRT, under Kyari’s leadership, has faced scrutiny for its actions in connection with seized properties and allegations of human rights abuses.
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