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29.07.2021 news Abba Kyari: I’m Innocent, Hushpuppi Only Sent N300,000 to My Tailor

Published 29th Jul, 2021

By Ibrahim Adeyemi

Policeman Abba Kyari has denied allegations of receiving money to the tune one $1.1million from Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi.

The Attorney’s Office of the United States District Court had alleged that Kyari played a major role in a multi-million dollar fraud perpetrated by Hushpuppi and his co-conspirators.

Hushpuppi, who has pleaded guilty to the fraud, told U.S. prosecutors that he gave Kyari part of the proceeds of the crime.

But in a statement on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Kyari denied demanding any money from Hushpuppi. He however said he introduced the accused to a tailor whom Hushpuppi paid about N300,000 for clothes.

“Friends: Abbas who we later came to know as Hushpuppi called our office about 2years ago that somebody in Nigeria Seriously threatened to kill his Family here in Nigeria and he sent the person’s Phone number and pleaded we take action before the Person attacks his family,” he said, narrating his side of the story.

“We traced and arrested the Suspect and after investigations, we discovered there wasn’t an actual threat to anyone’s life and they are long-time friends who have money issues between them hence we released the Suspect on bail to go and he was not taken to any jail.”

READ MORE: BREAKING: US Court Declares Supercop Abba Kyari Wanted over $1.1m Hushpuppi Payment

The supercop also said he never demanded any money from Hushpuppi, adding that he was only doing his job.

He continued: “We responded to a distress call he made on threat to his family and released the Suspect when we discovered there was no life threat from the Suspect. This is the true story. Vincent is alive, he can be contacted.

“Later, he saw some of my Native Clothes and Caps on my social media page and he said he likes them and he was connected to the person selling the clothes and he sent about N300k directly to the person’s account. The Native Clothes and Caps (5 sets) were brought to our office and He sent somebody to Collect them in our office.

“For those who are celebrating that this is an indictment on us and mentioning some fictitious Big Money, They will be disappointed once again as our hands are clean and our record of Service for 2 decades is open for everybody to See.

“They will continue seeing us serving our fatherland and we will Continue responding to ALL distress Calls from ALL Nigerians provided they are life-threatening.”

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Published 29th Jul, 2021

By Ibrahim Adeyemi

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