Court picks August 29 for judgement in Abba Kyari’s extradition case

A federal high court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for August 29 in the extradition proceedings involving suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Abba Kyari.

Justice Inyang Ekwo announced the date on Friday after lawyers to parties made their final submissions.

Counsel to Kyari, Nureini Jimoh (SAN) faulted the extradition application filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and prayed the court to reject it.

However, the federal government, through its lawyer, Pius Akuta, urged the court to object to the arguments of the defendant.

Akutah therefore prayed the court to allow the application and order the AGF to surrender Kyari as requested by the United States (US).

The US requested the Nigerian authorities to surrender Kyari in view of his alleged link with international fraud suspect, Abbas Ramon A.K.A Hushpuppi.