The suspended head of Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari has assured his family, friends, and supporters that he would come out free from the indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States.
Kyari who gave the assurance in a statement signed by himself said he was sure of being vindicated at the end of the day.
He appealed to them to remain calm, adding that the truth would soon come out to clear all doubts.
Furthermore, he appreciated his colleagues in the office for their support while he held sway as their commander and urged them to give the new head of IRT, DCP Tunde Disu maximum support to succeed.
“To all my friends and colleagues in the office, please do not be worried. I am good and in high Spirit. I see this as an excellent opportunity to relax and spend a good time with family and friends after 11 years of none stop dogged fight against deadly criminals and killers across the Country”.
“I thank you all for your dedication and utmost support while I held sway as your Commander”.
“Many of you have become my brothers and friends, and I do not take this for granted. Together we brought innovations in crime-fighting and improvements in infrastructures to our organization”.
“We thank God Almighty for all the outstanding results we recorded in the course of fighting crimes in Nigeria and the recognitions we got from the National Assembly, Presidency and many reputable National and international organizations and individuals”.
“All those who know me closely know that I detest lies. Everything I say and post is the truth. The truth on this issue will come out soonest, to clear all doubts”.
“We can’t thank GOD enough for surviving with all parts of our body intact after taking so many risks in many battles across the country”.
“For my friend and brother DCP Tunde Disu, the new Head of IRT, You are an excellent crime-fighter with outstanding records. I wish you the best in everything you do”.
“Lastly, I urge all my family members, friends and supporters not to be confrontational, but to remain calm, steadfast and to Keep thanking God for all the blessings”, the statement read in parts.
It would be recalled that the Police Service Commission had suspended Abba Kyari from the exercise of the powers and functions of his office.
Kyari’s suspension took effect from Saturday, July 31, 2021, and would subsist pending the outcome of the investigation in respect of his indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States.
According to a press statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani
Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, the Commission’s decision which was conveyed in a letter with reference, PSC/POL/D/153/vol/V/138 to the Inspector General of Police on Sunday, August 1, 2021, was signed by Hon. Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner 1 in the Commission for the Commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector General of Police who is currently on leave.
