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Court grants Abba Kyari 2-week bail for mother’s burial

An Abuja Federal High Court has granted former Commander of Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP, Abba Kyari two weeks bail.

The court said the two-week bail was to allow Kyari return home to conclude his mother’s burial rites.

The court subsequently set Friday, May 31 for determination of his bail application.

Kyari is facing trial for drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

The former IRT boss was arrested on February 14, 2022, by the NDLEA.

Bright Olorungbotemi

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