Operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly met with the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to discuss the possible extradition of DCP Abba Kyari over his alleged involvement with convicted fraudster, Ramon Abassa aka Hushpuppi.
Kyari, one of Nigeria’s most decorated officers made headlines on Thursday after a US district court in California issued an arrest warrant for the officer over his involvement in Hushpuppi’s fraudulent activities. He reportedly received bribes from the con artist to arrest and detain another fraudster he(hushpuppi) had a fall out with.
Reports say four FBI agents met with the IGP on Thursday asking that Nigeria’s celebrated cop, Kyari be taken to the United States for interrogation over his alleged role in Hushpuppi’s activities.
A source said: “FBI agents met with the IGP on Thursday to demand Abba Kyari’s arrest and extradition to the United States citing the urgency of the case. Four FBI agents returned to the IG’s office this morning (Friday); they are there asking the IGP to release Kyari for interrogation.”
Meanwhile, as of Thursday night, the IGP had ordered an internal review of the receipt of allegations and indictment processes from the FBI against Kyari.