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IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Hires New Lawyer

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has hired a new lawyer, Chukwuma Machukwu Umeh to strengthen his legal team.

Kanu is currently facing charges on terrorism, treasonable felony amongst other crimes filed against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The development was disclosed in a post shared on Twitter by one of Kanu’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, on Monday evening.

The lawyer to the IPOB leader disclosed that he just exited from a groundbreaking visitation with Kanu, adding that they covered many new grounds.

Ejimakor further stated that Kanu sends his love and felicitation to all his true followers.

He wrote, “just exited from a groundbreaking visitation with Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“It was groundbreaking because we covered many new grounds, including the addition of Chukwuma Machukwu Umeh (SAN) to the Legal Team.

“Onyendu sends his love & felicitation to all his true followers.”

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PHOTO: Former BBNaija Housemate, Angel Flaunts ‘Women Pant Liner’ During Pool Party, Fans React

One of the finalists of Big Brother Naija Season six, Shine Ya Eye season, Angel Smith has caused a stir on social media after her pant liner was spotted during a recent pool party in Lagos.

The video that surfaced on social media captured the moment the 22-year-old former housemate who was pictured in a white pants unknowingly had her pant-liner visible at her massive backside.

Oblivious of what was happening, the reality star was seen dancing and partying hard until the host of the party, Erica went over to adjust her panties properly.

Reacting to the photo, netizens in the comment section sparked the drama by spotting it, and naming it a sanitary pad.

However,others claimed the pant is just the inner part of Angel’s dress, while some argued it was a pant liner.

See photo and reactions below;

One shuga_jagaban wrote: ‘It’s the way Erica used styled and cover angel to put the pant liner well for her. women supporting women, I love that, I don’t stan nonsense.’

One hebeempire wrote: ‘adorable_princessdolly gbam only few ladies use that but it’s obviously a pant liner.’

One dorable_princessdolly wrote: @itstharry if you are a lady you should be aware of something called pant liner.

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu hires new lawyer [PHOTO]

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The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has engaged the services of a popular lawyer, Chukwuma Machukwu Umeh (SAN), to strengthen his defence team in his trial on terrorism charges. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the addition of Umeh was disclosed by one of Kanu’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, on Monday …

The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.

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All Airlines In Nigeria To Shut Down In 3 Days Time – Onyema

The chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema has warned that all Airlines in the country would shut down in three days time over the non-availability of Aviation fuel to run their operations.

Nigerian Airline Operators are urging the federal government to grant them operational licenses so they can import fuel following the recent fuel scarcity across the country.

We have only three more days, all airlines in Nigeria will shut down. We are not threatening this country, it is a fact”, Onyema said.

Onyema stated this while at a meeting of oil marketers and Airline operators at the National Assembly.

Also in attendance at the meeting is the NNPC CEO, Mele Kyari and other stakeholders.

”I have the mandate of all airlines to demand that Airlines begin importation of fuel, if we can buy planes of millions of dollars, we can also import fuel ourselves. Let NNPC give Airlines licenses, we want to import ourselves,” Onyema insisted.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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US Govt Reacts As EFCC Arrests Suspect Wanted By The FBI

US Govt Reacts As EFCC Arrests Suspect Wanted By The FBI

The United States government has reacted to the arrest of Osondu Igwilo, one of the wanted persons on the watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

It will be recalled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced Igwilo’s arrest on Monday along with some of his accomplices.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the development was confirmed by the spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, adding that Igwilo was the alleged leader of a criminal network of “catchers”.

Uwujaren noted that Igwilo was arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmanuel and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos.

Igwilo had been declared wanted since 2018.

The suspects were accused of fraud, money laundering, and identity theft to the tune of about $100millon.

It was gathered that the suspects allegedly perpetrated a scheme involving false promises of investment funding, impersonating United States bank officials in person and via the internet.

Reacting to the arrest, the American government on Monday through the US mission in Nigeria wrote on its Twitter account: “With Justice as our mutual priority, we congratulate @officialEFCC for partnering with the @FBI & arresting long-time wanted suspect Igwilo for fraud conspiracy, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.”

https://twitter.com/USinNigeria/status/1503379052626915337

Meanwhile, no less than 559 former Boko Haram fighters have been freshly rehabilitated and reintegrated into the society through the federal government de-radicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration (DRR) programme.

This is not the first time this will happen as Naija News understands that over 1,000 ex-Boko Haram fighters have gone through the programme.

The rehabilitation is part of the Operation Safe Corridor which allows repentant terrorists to be forgiven, trained, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into society and has been operational since 2015.

The latest batch of repentant terrorists had their graduation event on Sunday in Gombe State.

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Russia Vs Ukraine: Elon Musk Challenges Putin To A One-On-One Fight

Elon Musk To Sell 10% Of His Tesla Shares Due To Twitter Poll

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk has challenged the president of Russia Vladimir Putin to a single combat amidst the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Musk took to his Twitter account to call on Putin to face him in a physical fight and if he wins Ukraine gets freedom.

He went on to tag Kremlin to his tweet challenging Putin and asked: “Do you agree to this fight?”

The Twitter app is currently banned in Russia so it is questionable if Putin would notice that Musk has challenged him to a duel.

Putin, 69, is an ex-KGB officer and a black belt in judo. He has practiced judo since his childhood and became the first Russian to achieve the eighth dan black belt in 2012, before being awarded the ninth dan black belt in taekwondo a year later.

Meanwhile, the United States of America has warned China that there will be consequences if they should provide support for Russia in the ongoing unrest in Ukraine.

A senior US officer told CNN that Russia has asked China for military assistance in Ukraine, including drones.

Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, stated that China providing Russia with support is a reason to be concerned. Read more

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2023: Osinbajo Breaks Silence On Informing Buhari Of Presidential Ambition

2023: Osinbajo Speaks As Presidential Campaign Office Is Opened For Him In Abuja

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has distanced himself from the report that he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his presidential ambition.

The media aide to Osinbajo, Laolu Akande described the report as false and mere speculation.

According to AIT, Akande in a chat with its correspondent said the report is not factual.

Earlier on Monday, there were reports that the Vice President had informed his boss about his intention to succeed him.

It was reported that a source claimed that President Buhari gave his blessing to his Vice as he has done for other presidential aspirants who have informed him of their intention.

The source further stated that President Buhari is been careful of supporting a presidential aspirant ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Recall that Osinbajo stated that he would declare his next move soon, as his commitment is to President Buhari.

He further stated that at the right time he would declare officially his plan.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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“Serial Betrayer And Ungrateful Person” – Wike Lambastes Obaseki, Apologizes To Oshiomhole

"Serial Betrayer And Ungrateful Person" - Wike Lambastes Obaseki, Apologizes To Oshiomhole

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has lambasted the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, describing him as a serial betrayer and ungrateful person.

Wike while unleashing words against the Edo State Governor said former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole who warned him about Obaseki’s behaviour has been vindicated.

Naija News recalls both Wike and Obaseki have been involved in a war of words over the crisis plaguing the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Wike in his latest outburst on Monday said he had been warned but ignored the warnings about the character of Obaseki.

“If you ask anybody or check the DNA of Obaseki, you will discover that he is a serial betrayer and an ungrateful person.

” I apologize to Oshiomole who told us about Obaseki. You have been vindicated,” he said.

More details later…

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“Serial Betrayer, I will smoke you out!” – Wike threatens Obaseki, apologises to Oshiomole

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Governor Nyesom Wike has replied an advertorial by Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki where he accused the Rivers strong man of harbouring a presidential ambition in 2023. Obaseki described wike as a ‘bully’ and one who is ‘delusional’ about becoming President. In a swift response on Monday afternoon while addressing a crowd at an event …

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Trouble As Policeman Shoots Undergraduate In Ibadan

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A student of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic in Eruwa, Oyo State, is reportedly battling paralysis after he was shot by an officer of the Nigerian Police Force.

Reports obtained by Naija News today confirmed that one Samuel Akinsuyi was going from Eruwa to Ibadan, on Friday, when the policeman stopped him during a stop and search operation.

The personnel is said to have assaulted the student before shooting him in the leg.

Reports about what transpired between the victim and the police officer are yet unclear but the trigger happy cop was said to have fled the scene immediately after shooting the student.

Reacting to the situation, the South-West coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Olatunji Adegboye, in a statement on Monday said the injured student was now battling with paralysis as a result of the shooting.

He described the incident as incessant police brutality, especially against students along Ibadan-Eruwa road.

Adegboye said, “Daily, harmless and helpless Nigerian citizens continue to fall victim to bloodthirsty police officers who mete out on Nigerians various inhuman treatments ranging from verbal assault, outright assault, unlawful arrest, unjust detention and more often than not, being shot at.

“Those saddled with the responsibility of safeguarding us from danger have turned themselves to the actual danger.

“On Friday, March 11, 2022, the Nigerian students yet again suffered great injury tice at the hands of a reckless policeman.

“Akinsuyi Samuel, a Business Administration student at the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic in Eruwa, was beaten and then shot on the leg by a yet-to-be-identified stop and search police officer, on his way from Eruwa to Ibadan, on Friday.”

He stressed that the demonic action of the police officer has thrown Mr Samuel Akinsuyi into a titanic battle against paralysis.

The union leader added: “It is rather unfortunate that several days after the criminal incident, the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, and the Police Service Commission have failed to make convincing action statements over this persistent cankerworm.

As the custom is, most times when an officer of the law infringes on the fundamental human rights of the citizens, the police force and the service commission usually perfect a cover-up and make sure that justice is circumvented.

“Up till now, the assailant remains unidentified. This is a clear sign of the regular conspiracy practices of the police force.”

Adegboye demanded a thorough investigation to identify the police officer involved, stressing that the law must be allowed to take its full course through the arrest, dismissal and prosecution of the offender.

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Hoodlums Invade Community, Beat Up 80-year-old Woman

Unknown Gunmen Storm Kaduna Catholic Church, Kidnap Priest, Kill Security Guard

An 80-year-old woman and other members of Araromi Orita community, under Ado-Odo in Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have been attacked by hoodlums who invaded the community.

Naija News reports that the Baale of the community, Olusegun Odeyemi, told Newsmen on Sunday that the gang of hoodlums stormed the village around 2:00am on Thursday, beat up members of the community including an octogenarian.

Twelve members of our community were taken away by the hoodlums who also burgled six houses within the area.

“An 80-year old woman was beaten to stupor and some of her belongings were stolen by the gang,” Mr Odeyemi said.

The octogenarian, Comfort Fagboun, said that the hoodlums broke into her apartment, attacked her and carted away money and some other items from her home. She urged the government to apprehended the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.

Rukayat Tajudeen, another resident in the area said her husband was beaten and kidnapped by the hoodlums.

We urge the government to intervene into our situation and rescue the community members from the hands of the hoodlums,” she added.

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Biafra: Rita Edochie Reveals What Will Happen If Buhari Govt ‘Kills’ Nnamdi Kanu

Rita Edochie Calls For The Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Says 'We Can't Continue To Be Third Class Citizens.'

Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has disclosed a new general will take over the Biafra agitation if the Buhari led- government kills the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Naija News reports that the veteran actress made this known via her Instagram handle on Monday.

According to the veteran actress, who has never hidden her support for the secessionist movement, while reacting to group of Biafra supporters who staged a demonstration against the arrest and detention of Nnamdi Kanu in London, if they kill a general, another one will spring forth.

She also questioned the Buhari-led government on why it has refused to free the separatist leader Mazi Nnamdi, so that ndi igbo can be free too.

Sharing the video of the protest on her IG, she wrote; “KILL A GENERAL AND ANOTHER GENERAL COMES UP SO WHY NOT FREE MAZI NNAMDI OKWU KANU SO THAT EVERYONE CAN BE FREE PARTICULARLY ANI IGBO”

Meanwhile, the Kenyan Government has said it does not have the departure record of Nnamdi Kanu after his arrival to the country on May 12, 2021.

Naija News reports that the Special Counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, and the Kanu’s younger brother, Kanunta Kanu, made this known in a statement.

The statement said the Kenyan authorities had filed a document in court to show that the IPOB leader was allegedly moved from the county by the Nigerian government.

It added that the evidence tendered by the Kenyan government had made Kanu’s alleged kidnapped from the country a more grievous offence, claiming that serious consequences await all those involved in the action.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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Blackout Looms In Lagos, Seven Other States As National Grid Collapses Again

FG Tells Nigerians Why They've Been Experiencing Poor Electricity Supply

No fewer than eight states including Lagos will again experience blackouts, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirmed.

This is as the national grid collapsed for the second time in 2022, Naija News reports.

The states affected include Lagos, Enugu, Kaduna, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and the Imo States, among others.

Nigerians have been lamenting the poor supply of electricity in the last few months.

While the issue persists, EEDC in a terse text to its customers on Monday said that the system collapse occurred on the national grid at 10:40 am today.

Dear esteemed customer, a system collapse occurred on the national grid at 10:40 am today, leading to outages across our network.

“We are working on the situation with our TCN partners and will keep you updated. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused,” the text message read.

Meanwhile, Kaduna Electricity had also confirmed the grid collapse to its customers, assuring that power would soon be restored.

We regret to inform you that the power outage being experienced in our franchise states is due to System Collapse of the National Grid which occurred at about 10:40 am,” the firm said.

Power supply shall be restored as soon as the National Grid is powered back. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience,” the text message added.

Also briefing its customers about the pressing issue, the Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC said that the system collapse affected supply in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and the Imo States.

The notice signed by EEDC Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, read, “The Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers in the South East of a general system collapse which occurred this morning, Monday, 14th March 2022 at 10:40 am.

“This is the reason for the loss of supply currently being experienced across the network.

“Consequently, all our outgoing feeders are out and supply to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and the Imo States are affected by this development.”

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JUST IN: I have not left PDP – Kwankwaso makes U-turn

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has denied reports of dumping the Peoples Democratic party, PDP. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Kwankwaso has been strongly linked to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), a Third Force Movement. But in a recent interview with BBC, the 65-year-old said he has not left the PDP. “As we …

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2023: Kwankwaso Speaks On Dumping PDP For NNPP

A former Governor of Kano State, Musa Kwankwaso on Monday confirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

There had been speculations that kwankwaso has the intention of dumping the main opposition party for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

He noted that even though he launched a political group; ‘The National Movement’ he has not left the PDP.

According to Kwankwaso, the political group has linked up with the NNPP ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Kwankwaso disclosed this in an interview with BBC.

He said, “As we speak, I am still in the PDP.

“We started the movement step by step. The first is to withdraw to the background, thinking some people within the party will want to hear our grievances, but the party didn’t do anything, we joined the group and still, nothing was done by the party, now we are at the level of a political party.

“Even as I speak with you, we are still between a group and a political party, and I have not left the PDP, but this group has linked up with the NNPP.”

While speaking on the political group, he noted that the group has big people, so he can’t take any decision alone.

Kwankwaso said, “The issue is not about Rabi’u Kwankwaso or Kwankwasiyya movement, it is about ‘The National Movement’ and we are many in it, and most of the people in the movement are big people, so I can’t take any decision alone.”

When asked about the reported dissolution of the NNPP leadership even before they joined, he said: “Actually the party is not ours, but they want us to be involved.

“That was why they want to bring their representatives and want us to do the same. And their tenure has lapsed and they have all stepped down, including the person that registered it more than 20 years ago.

“So, it is a fresh arrangement that they are making to involve all of us because in most states they don’t have anybody.”

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BREAKING: Again, Police take-over APC Secretariat in Abuja as Crisis heightens

The Crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC may not be over anytime soon as Police Officers have yet again surrounded the national secretariat of the party. Th security operatives condoned off the entire Blantyre Street where the party’s headquarters is located. Although the security agents, numbering about 80 in 11 Patrol vehicles, were …

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Man Arraigned In Court For Touching Woman’s Backside

One Ramadhan Johnson has landed himself in trouble for allegedly touching a woman’s backside without her consent.

Naija News understands that the 21-year-old was arraigned before Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya.

The accused was alleged to have s3xually abused a 34-year-old businesswoman along Murang’a Road on March 10, 2022.

The complainant was said to be returning an umbrella to her store when the accused who was walking behind her, intentionally touched her buttocks.

While arguing with the accused, the complainant reportedly saw three other men coming towards her to abuse her, hence she fled the scene for her safety.

A police report read; “While coming back from the store as she was walking along a narrow path, she was attacked by the accused person who intentionally touched her buttocks with his hands and pulled her towards his body”.

On March 11, 2022, the 34-year-old complainant according to court documents, sent a group of elderly men to talk to the accused to admit his mistake and apologize but he refused. She then decided to file a complaint at the Central Police Station.

The charge against him following his arraignment in court thereafter, read;

You are charged that on March 10, 2022, along Murang’a Road, Nairobi, you intentionally and unlawfully touched the buttocks of Makena Sara Ngari with your hands against her will”.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to one count of committing an indecent act with an adult, before being handed a bond of Ksh300,000 with alternative cash bail of Ksh100,000.

The matter will be mentioned on March 30, 2022.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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Breaking: FG Presents Houses To 1994 AFCON Super Eagles Team

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday fulfilled its promise of allocating houses to the Super Eagles team which won the 1994 African Cup of Nations.

President Muhammadu Buhari at the commissioning of the Housing Project under the National Housing Programme (NHP) Phase 1 in Abere, Osun State, noted that the players can pick up the keys to their houses at their preferred states.

Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the aim of the federal government is beyond improving the human condition of living through the housing projects, but it also provides an opportunity to fulfill the pledge it made.

He said, “But there is more to our message of change and improving the human condition in these housing projects.

“They make possible, that which had seemed impossible. It provides an opportunity to remember our heroes, the valiant Super Eagles, to whom our country made a promise of providing housing for winning the 1994 African Cup of Nations, which has remained unfulfilled before now.

“On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, it is a great honour for me to redeem the promise Nigeria made to these patriotic Nigerians, even if belatedly.

“Any one of them can pick houses from any of the 36 states.

“I invite you to pick from that which is being commissioned today.

“As the saying goes, it is better late than never and I have approved allocation to redeem the outstanding allocation to 22 members of the Super Eagles in National Housing Estate located in their state of choice, and their keys and title documents will be handed over at the commissioning in their state while the remainder of the housing is allocated to willing members of the public.

“The Micro, Small and Medium-size businesses that drive our economy were the ones who won the contracts to build these houses.

“Not only did their successful bids offer an opportunity for these companies and their employees, through them, but we have also unleashed a value chain of economic activities that improved the conditions of the mass of Nigerian people.

“They engaged suppliers who benefit from sub-contracts for the supply of building materials from sand to cement, roofing and plumbing material to doors and electrical fitting.

“In the process, Nigerians at the bottom of the pyramid such as artisans, builders, skilled and unskilled workers and food vendors were not left out of this economic value chain.

“These are some of the people our country remains committed to moving towards prosperity and away from poverty and we are already reaching them by providing opportunities for employment for those who were hitherto unemployed.”

The Zonal Director (South West) National Housing Programme, Dr M.K. Muhammed in his address stated that the land the project was built on was donated by the Minister of Interior when he was governor in the state.

“The National Housing Project is promoting local content in line with the Executive Orders 3 and 5.

“The use of available local building materials in the National Housing a programme (NHP) has stimulated the economy through the production and use of the materials,” the zonal coordinator stated.

The project commissioned on Monday consists of 72-units of the housing, comprising 24-units in a condominium (1 bedroom-4, 2bedroom-16, 3 bedroom-4), 28-units 2 (Two) Bedrooms and 20-units 3 (Three) Bedroom bungalows.”

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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JUST IN: Lawyer discovers ‘legal connection’ between Abba Kyari and Nnamdi Kanu

Aloy Ejimakor, a lawyer to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday wrote an open letter to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in the letter, Ejimakor said the update about Malami requesting for further probe in …

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Drug Trafficking: NDLEA Exposes Abba Kyari’s Plan

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has alleged that embattled former head of the IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP, Abba Kyari, was making attempts to escape from Nigeria.

Naija News reports that Kyari and his co-defendant, Sunday Ubia on Monday pleaded with the Federal High Court, Abuja to grant them bail.

The DCP and Ubia through their lawyer, Mahmud Magaji, told Justice Emeka Nwite that their offences are bailable.

He further stated that the constitution gave the court the discretionary power to grant his clients bail.

Counsel to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Joseph Sunday, however, opposed the bail application.

However, NDLEA claimed that Kyari planned to flee Nigeria to avoid facing punishment for his crimes.

The agency at the court hearing today urged the Federal High Court not to grant Kyari bail.

In a 21-paragraph counter-affidavit, the agency argued that Kyari would “escape and had the capacity to interfere with witnesses.”

The Director, Prosecution and Legal Services, Joseph Sunday, argued this while adopting the counter-affidavit before Justice Emeka White on Monday.

NDLEA had linked Kyari and four former members of the Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT, to an international drug cartel.

The former IRT boss was caught alongside the four officers after they attempted to bribe an agent of the NDLEA with $61,000 to facilitate the release of seized cocaine.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News

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