By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has has intimated on moves to extradite, a suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Abba Kyari, to face fraud charges in the United States of America.
In a statement signed by the media aid to the AGF, Dr Umar Gwandu, Malami said the extradition application was filed following a request by the U.S. authorities.
“As you are aware, extradition is a process that involves multifaceted components,” the statement said.
“The components are usually multi-territorial; international, local and judicial.
“Submission of request from the concerned party to the relevant authorities constitutes one of such components.
“The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice received the extradition request in respect of the officer in question,” the statement read in part.
The statement further stated that the AGF office, after receiving the request, studied and reviewed it thoroughly before filing the extradition application in court.
“After thorough studies and reviews of issues regarding the application and components thereof, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice processed the application and forward same to the relevant authorities for further necessary action,” the statement stated.
The extradition application is based on Nigeria’s extradition law. The law requires the Federal High Court to make an order for the extradition to take effect. Some extradition cases have gone on appeal up to the level of the Supreme Court.
The detained DCP, is accused of conducting financial transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activity and aiding and abetting illegal use and transfer of a means of identification.
Others inducted along with Mr Kyari in the indictment are; Abdulrahman Juma (aka Abdul and Rahman), Kelly Chibuzo Vincent, Rukayat Motunrayo Fashola (aka Morayo), Bolatito Takakalitu Agbabiaka (aka Bolamide), and Yusuf Adeyinka Anifowoshe (aka AJ and Alvin Johnson).
