By Dapo Akinrefon

The Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, on Thursday, declared that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, deserves commendation for the actions taken so far by the Nigerian Police in the ongoing investigations into the various allegations against the former head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the Police, DCP Abba Kyari, now suspended.

CPA in a statement by its Executive Director, Olufemi Lawson, said since the indictment of DCP Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), in July 2021, the IGP has left no stone unturned, in ensuring that due process prevailed in the entire process.

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The statement reads: “It should be noted that IGP Usman Alkali Baba in an unprecedented manner, publicly acknowledged receipt of the allegation and indictment processes from the FBI against DCP Abba Kyari, after which he immediately ordered an internal review of the allegations against Mr. Abba Kyari.
“Not only did the IGP reaffirm his commitment to the pursuit of justice, but he also assured his commitment and that of the Nigerian Police to the strengthening of the Force’s professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.”’

CPA noted that the IGP equally relieved DCP Kyari of his duties as the head of the Intelligence Response Team and appointed a new head, after which, he promptly reviewed the recommendations of the Force Disciplinary Committee on DCP Abba Kyari and subsequently wrote to the Police Service Commission (PSC), recommending the suspension of DCP Abba Kyari.

The group said the performance of the Inspector-General of Police, has indeed re-echoed his position within and outside the Force as a leader who is committed to entrenching professional ethics and discipline in the Nigeria Police force.
While appealing to the IGP to further expand its commitment to the repositioning of every tier of the Nigeria Police, the group assured of its willingness, to partner with the Nigeria Police in its efforts at ensuring the security of Nigerians, while also promoting justice, and human rights.