The United States Government and the Nigerian Government are currently discussing the possible extradition of DSP Abba Kyari, the suspended head of the Intelligence Response Team.
This was revealed by Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who stated that Kyari may be extradited over his alleged role in a $1m scam allegedly perpetrated by alleged international Internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi and five others.
Malami who revealed this on Monday evening February 7, during an interview with Channels TV said that reasonable grounds for suspicion have been established against Kyari.
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He said; “It is an issue that has international and national dimensions. Actions have been taken. It is a work-in-process locally and internationally and we are doing whatever it takes to ensure justice is done within the context of the law regardless of the personalities that are involved.
‘‘When criminality is involved, Nigeria and US naturally work together when there are elements of the offences that have taken place in the diverse jurisdictions.
‘‘So, Nigeria is doing the needful by way of supporting what America is doing for the purpose of ensuring that the cases are tried accordingly within the context of the American context of it. And then, eventually, if there is need for local prosecution, nothing stops it.” Malami added.
