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By Seyi Babalola
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that the substantive drug case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari is still proceeding and will be heard before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The agency issued the clarification following the discharge of Kyari by Justice James Omotosho on a 23-count charge related to alleged non-declaration of assets.
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NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, explained that the ruling by Justice Omotosho concerns a separate case involving money laundering and asset declaration, and is distinct from the main drug prosecution.
He added that the prosecution team will first obtain a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment to review its details before deciding on any next steps, including a possible appeal.
“First, I need to clarify that the ruling by Justice Omotosho is completely different from the main and substantive drug case, which continues before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday. That one is very much on course,” Babafemi said.
