Court denies Abba Kyari bail, trial starts October 19
The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari and four others.
Justice Emeka Nwite declined their bail application at the court’s sitting on Tuesday.
He, however, fixed October 19, 20 and 21st as the trial dates for the accused.
Ruling on the bail application, Justice Nwite said the applicants failed to present sufficient materials and evidence to warrant the granting of the fresh application.
They are standing trial after being charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on allegations bordering on a cocaine deal.
The trial judge, however, reaffirmed his earlier ruling of March 28, 2022, ordering an accelerated hearing.
Meanwhile, the suspects are to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, pending the commencement of their trial in October.
