There is anxiety among some top police officers in the country, following the suspension of two senior officers who worked under the embattled Abba Kyari in the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Metronetworknews has been informed.
Sources in the Police force told the medium that the suspension has become a topic of discussion among senior officers with a section of them expressing worry that it would affect them if Kyari begins to sing like a bird before the panel.
The Police Service Commission(PSC) Thursday announced the suspension of two police officers; Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, James Bawa, following their alleged involvement in a drug deal being investigated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
A statement by the Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said their suspensions were with effect from Monday.
The PSC also requested the Inspector General of Police to suspend Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.
The statement read,” The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406. the Commission has approved the suspension of the Officers until the outcome of the investigation into the allegations levelled against them.
“The Commission also directed the Inspector General of Police to note also that DCP Abba Kyari, who prior to this allegation was on suspension, shall remain so until the conclusion of investigations.
“The Inspector General of Police was requested to place on suspension Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.
“The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru who is currently at large whenever his arrest is effected to enable it take necessary action.
“The commission also directed the Inspector General of Police to furnish it with information on further development on the matter for necessary action”.
