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JUST IN: Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail After 27 Months In Detention—-A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted DCP Abba Kyari, the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, a two-week bail after 27 months in detention.

The bail is to allow Kyari to conclude the burial rites of his mother, Yachilla Kyari, who passed away on May 5, 2024. Kyari’s bail application for his ongoing trial on drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will be determined on May 31.

Yachilla Kyari, survived by ten children including Abba Kyari, was buried according to Islamic rites on the day of her death. Despite Kyari’s inability to attend, many residents of Borno State gathered to pay their respects.

Kyari’s legal troubles began in 2022 when he, along with two senior police officers, Sunday Ubua and James Bawa, was suspended by the Police Service Commission.

The suspension followed allegations of involvement in a cocaine deal. The NDLEA subsequently declared Kyari wanted for alleged connections to an international drug cartel.

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babalola accused Kyari and his team of arresting drug traffickers arriving from Ethiopia with 25kg of cocaine and seizing 15kg for their personal use. The case has attracted significant attention, given Kyari’s previously high-profile role in Nigerian law enforcement.

As Kyari prepares for his mother’s final rites, the legal community and public await the court’s decision on his bail application, which will significantly impact the trajectory of his trial.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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