Justice Emeka Nwite of the federal high court Abuja has refused the bail application of suspended Deputy commissioner of police Abba Kyari.
The court held that the NDLEA has placed sufficient evidence before the court enough for it to refuse bail.
The NDLEA in its counter-affidavits to Mr. Kyari’s bail application held that it is inappropriate to grant bail to the applicant because of the facts and circumstances of the case. The applicant is already facing extradition on charges of wire fraud.
The 2nd applicant who is an Assistant Superintendent of police is under investigation for money laundering and may face charges on same.
According to NDLEA, The medical challenges of the applicants are not beyond their capacity. The applicant has had dealings with criminals in line of his duty and may be inclined to engage them in interfering with the evidence. The applicant is a flight risk and might jump bail.
It is on this premise the court refuse the bail application of the 1st and 2nd applicant.
The court also refused the bail application of the 4th and 5th applicants on grounds that the respondent (NDLEA) has been able to establish criminal responsibility against them.
The court is currently hearing the validity to review facts in the case of the 6th and 7th defendants who had already pleaded guilty.
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