The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a full investigation into allegations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that the head of Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, was linked to international cybercriminal, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
In a statement by the party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party was of the opinion that the revelation of the involvement of Kyari, the head of Nigeria’s intelligence response unit, as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud is worrisome, disturbing, and a stain on the integrity of our nation.
In a statement by the party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party maintained that the latest development was disturbing as it involves the most decorated police officer in the history of the Nigeria Police.
The PDP urged President Muhammadu Buhari and other APC members not to handle the matter appropriately without involviong politics, to avoid hampering the reputation of the country.
According the the spokesman, the allegation is a stain on the nation’s integrity and should be thoroughly investigated.
“Abba Kyrai: PDP Demands Full Investigation
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands a forensic investigation into reports that the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has linked head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, to international fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
“The revelation of the involvement of Kyari, the head of Nigeria’s intelligence response unit, as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud is worrisome, disturbing and a stain on the integrity of our nation.
“It is indeed disquieting that the integrity of our nation has fallen so abysmally low under the corrupt and fraud-patronizing President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, to the extent that the head of its police intelligence unit is being charged in connection with international fraud.
“Our party demands that the APC administration should not sweep this matter under the carpet given the manifest rapport between Kyari and some top APC leaders. We urge President Buhari not to “ease out” this case of corruption but should immediately restore the integrity and image of our nation by allowing for a forensic investigation on the suspect.
“Moreover, if this Abba Kyari matter is not well handled, it will be a permanent stain on the reputation of our police, security system and our nation at large.
“The PDP therefore asks President Buhari to direct the Inspector General of Police to take in Abba Kyari for questioning and if found culpable, he should be handed over to the FBI.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary
