IGP shuts all IRT, Special Tactical Squad units following Abba Kyari’s link with drug cartel

IGP shuts all IRT, Special Tactical Squad units following Abba Kyari’s link with drug cartel

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday ordered the closure of all satellite units of the Intelligence Response Team and S

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday ordered the closure of all satellite units of the Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad.

He gave the order hours after the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, was arrested alongside his accomplices over their alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

All serving officers in the satellite units have been directed to report to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing.

The Police source disclosed that officers in these units will be demobilized and posted to Commands across the country.

Details soon..