Drug trafficking case: Why court declined to quash charge against suspended police chief, details emerge

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, has dismissed an appeal filed by Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP), to quash the drug trafficking charge filed against him.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, July 18, a three-member panel of justices ruled unanimously that Kyari's appeal lacked merit.

As reported by The Cable, Adebukola Banjoko, who read the lead judgment, held that there was no reason to tamper with the trial court's findings and conclusions submitted on March 22, 2023.

“The learned trial judge is directed to continue and conclude the trial at the federal high court,” Banjoko said.“The appeal is found unmeritorious, and it is accordingly dismissed.”

Other justices on the panel—Peter Obiora and Okon Abang—agreed with the lead judgment.

Kyari is standing trial alongside four members of his team, Sunday Ubia, Bawa James, Simon Agirigba, and John Nuhu on an eight-count charge of drug trafficking.

Source: Legit.ng