The former Commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has been granted a two-week bail by an Abuja Federal High Court.
This temporary release will allow Kyari to return home and complete the burial rites of his late mother. The court has set May 31 for the determination of his bail application in the ongoing trial over drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Kyari, who has been in custody since his arrest on February 14, 2022, is facing charges from the NDLEA related to drug trafficking.
In a related development, the Borno Youth Forum has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Kyari, citing his significant contributions to the fight against Boko Haram and other criminal activities in Nigeria. In an open letter obtained by The Whistler and signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Ahmed Yusuf, the group highlighted Kyari’s achievements in enhancing national security.
The letter praises Kyari for his role in ending Boko Haram suicide bombings in Borno State, arresting commanders responsible for over 130 bombings, and capturing members involved in the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ kidnapping. The Forum also credited him with dismantling bomb-making factories in Niger State, which has resulted in no bombings in Abuja since that operation.
The Forum’s letter further detailed Kyari’s successful arrests of notorious criminals across Nigeria, including Evans, Godogodo, Vampire, Ade Lawyer, and others. It emphasized his dedication to maintaining peace and security, noting that he received numerous awards, including triple IGP Medals for Courage in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and a commendation from the American FBI in 2019 for arresting the killers of an American soldier in Imo State.
The Borno Youth Forum concluded their plea by urging the government to recognize Kyari’s sacrifices and contributions to national security, advocating for his unconditional release.
As the court date approaches, all eyes will be on the developments in Kyari’s legal battles and the government’s response to the Borno Youth Forum’s appeal.
