The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command has stated that the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is still in its custody.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Samson Duza, gave the clarification while speaking to newsmen on Thursday.
He explained that despite being discharged in one of the cases against him, Kyari remains in their custody.
He explained that Kyari was facing two separate cases, noting that the recent court decision affected only the charge bordering on the alleged wrongful declaration of assets.
According to him, the court discharged Kyari in that case after ruling that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations.
“He is having two cases. One for wrongful declaration of assets and the other for a drug-related offence.
“The one for wrongful declaration of assets is the one he was discharged for lack of merit or evidence,” Duza said.
The CPRO explained that the presiding judge described the case as weak, adding that the prosecution was unable to substantiate the allegations brought against the suspended police officer.
He emphasised that Kyari remained in custody because the second case involving alleged drug offences was still before the court.
“The ongoing drug-related trial has not been concluded, and as such, Kyari would continue to remain in the custody of the NCoS pending the outcome of the proceedings,” he said.