The federal government through the ministry of justice under Attorney-General Abubakar Malami has approved the request to seize assets belonging to the former commander, of Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari.
The request to confiscate Kyari's properties was made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
An online source reports that the approval came from the office of AGF Malami on Monday, March 21. It was gathered that assets of Kyari to be forfeited include: Cash in bank accounts Vehicles Hotels, Personal houses, Commercial buildings, Wristwatches, Jewellery, Stocks,Bonds.
Confirming the decision of the AGF, an officer of the justice ministry said:
“The AGF has endorsed the request by the NDLEA seeking approval for the confiscation of the assets of Abba Kyari, Ubua, and the other police officers involved in drug dealing.
With the approval, the drug agency can now go after their property such as real estate, bank accounts, cash, vehicles, stocks, bonds and anything of monetary value.”
The officer whose identity was not revealed noted that the seizure of the properties of Kyari and his co-accused was to ensure that they did not benefit from ill-gotten riches.
