That the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCM), Abba Kyari has been detained by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over allegations of drug trafficking is an established fact.

However, Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the suspension of the two police officers working under Abba Kyari in the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Force Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force.

The suspended police officers are Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, James Bawa.

This was following their alleged involvement in a drug deal being investigated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

The Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani in a statement on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 said;

“The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406.”

“The Commission has approved the suspension of the Officers until the outcome of the investigation into the allegations levelled against them.”

“The Commission also directed the Inspector General of Police to note also that DCP Abba Kyari, who prior to this allegation was on suspension, shall remain so until the conclusion of investigations.”

“The Inspector-General of Police was requested to place on suspension Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.”

“The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru who is currently at large whenever his arrest is effected to enable it take necessary action.”