The Police Service Commission has announced the suspension of Sunday Ubua, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, and James Bawa, an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

The suspension followed their alleged involvement in the Abba Kyari drug deal being investigated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The two police officers worked under Kyari at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force Investigation and Intelligence Department.

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According to a report by The PUNCH, their suspension would take effect from Monday as announced in a statement by the Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani.

A part of the statement read, “The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP James Bawa in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406.

“The Commission has approved the suspension of the officers until the outcome of the investigation into the allegations levelled against them.

“The commission also directed the Inspector General of Police to note also that DCP Abba Kyari, who prior to this allegation was on suspension, shall remain so until the conclusion of investigations.

“The Inspector General of Police was requested to place on suspension Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.

“The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru who is currently at large whenever his arrest is effected to enable it take necessary action.”

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has also been requested to inform the commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru, who is at large.