The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.
The request for arrest is premised on the ongoing prosecution of internet fraudster and Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas better known as Hushpuppi.
SaharaReporters quotes a top EFCC source, Thursday, on the latest development.
The Nigeria Police on its part, also on Thursday, promised to carry out an internal review of the case of fraud levelled against DCP Abba Kyari.
The police said that “Sequel to the receipt of allegation and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector general of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered an internal review of the allegations.
“The Nigeria Police force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.
“Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly,” the statement read.
The arrested fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi had told court in the United States of America, that he bribed the celebrated police boss to effect the arrest of one of his Nigerian accomplices who tried to double cross him
Hushpuppi has also pleaded guilty to money laundering and wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in jail according to the court documents.
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