Drug Case Against Abba Kyari Still on Course, NDLEA Insists
Naija News • 3h ago
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed that its substantive drug trafficking case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, remains firmly on track, clarifying that recent court proceedings discharging him on a separate matter do not affect the ongoing trial.
The agency said the core drug case is scheduled to continue before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, March 16, 2026.
NDLEA’s clarification follows the decision of Justice James Omotosho, who discharged Kyari in a 23-count charge relating to alleged money laundering and non-declaration of assets.
The anti-narcotics agency stressed that the ruling pertains to a different case and should not be confused with the main drug prosecution....