Reactions As Malami Says FG, US Discussing Abba Kyari’s Extradition

Several reactions have trailed the statement credited to the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, that the Nigerian government and the United States government are discussing the possible extradition of the suspended head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari.

Speaking on Monday in an interview on Channels Television, Malami said Kyari’s extradition is an issue that has international and national dimensions, adding that it is a work-in-process locally and internationally.

The minister asserted that the government would do whatever it takes to ensure justice is done within the context of the law regardless of the personalities that are involved.

According to Malami, some reasonable grounds for suspicion have been established against Kyari.

Asked if a request for Kyari’s extradition had been made by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said, “There could be a need or perhaps the possibility of making such request.

Abba Kyari is being probed over his alleged role in a $1m scam allegedly perpetrated by disgraced internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi and five others.

Following the development, Nigerians took to social media to give different reactions to the statements made by the minister regarding the issue.

See some of the reactions below:

@OlaOgeds wrote: “UNTIL WE SEE IT HAPPEN WE WILL NOT BELIEVE NOR TRUST WHAT AGF SAYS ON THIS SUBJECT MATTER.”

@sensebeat3 wrote: “USA no be Nigeria oooo e get as USA Dey do there things na small small e go touch dem for naija.”

@AlienHolst wrote: “Jail Abba in Nigeria please don’t take him to USA where he will enjoy good jail.”

@xavier_oreva wrote: “Kyari is already on a grill pan! FBI go surely milk am of everything! America no dey look face oooh.”

@Galadima_10 wrote: “I stopped taking Malami serious after he compared open grazing to spare parts business..I knew den dat baba no too know much.”

@Son_Of_Harry_ wrote: “I strongly believe that once he’s extradited, more of his illicit dealings will be further unveiled. It just baffles me how they keep shielding this Kyari. Yahoo Police!”

@NwokomaSai wrote: “There’s no probe going on in Nigeria, they are writing love letters amongst themselves.”

@oilmaterial wrote: “What if DCP Abba Kyari die now, will the USA still demand him? The best thing is to declare his death and bury something in his name. The case will close completely.“