Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce its officers that worked with suspended
DCP Abba Kyari in an exposed cocaine deal.
The Inspector General, Usman Baba, made the demand after
handing over indicted personnel to the anti-narcotics agency.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, issued a
statement on his behalf on Monday.
Baba revealed in-house investigation established reasonable
grounds for strong suspicion that the IRT officers were involved in some
underhand and unprofessional dealings and corruption.
The IGP noted that their actions compromised ethical
standards in their dealings with the suspects and exhibits recovered.
The police said the international narcotics cartel under
probe have strong ties with some NDLEA officers at the Akanu Ibiam
International Airport, Enugu, and “are on their payroll”.
“The two arrested drug couriers confirmed that the modus is
for the transnational drug barons to conspire with the NDLEA officers on duty
and send them their pre-boarding photographs for identification, seamless
clearance, and unhindered passage out of the airport with the narcotics being
trafficked.
“The two arrested drug couriers also confirmed that they
have been enjoying this relationship with the NDLEA officers at the Akanu Ibiam
International Airport since 2021.”
Baba said they had, in the case of 19th January 2022, been
identified and cleared by the NDLEA officers as customary, having received
their pre-departure photographs and other details prior to their arrival in
Enugu.
“They were on their way out with the narcotics when they
were apprehended by the Police”, the statement noted.
“The concerned officers include DCP Abba Kyari, ACP Sunday
Ubuah, ASP Bawa James, ASP John Umoru (at large), Inspr. Simon Agrigba and John
Nuhu. They have all been, accordingly, handed over today 14th February 2022 to
the NDLEA authorities.”
The IGP assured of his administration’s commitment to
upholding ethical regeneration, restoration of professional standards,
enhancement of the anti-corruption drive and respect for the rule of law.
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