IGP, Kyari appeal order to produce dead suspect in court

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Police IG Muhammadu Adamu

By Thompson Yamput

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge  of Intelligence Response Team (IRT),Mr Abba Kyari, on Monday appealed against a court order directing them to produce an alleged dead suspect in court either “dead or alive”.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo also filed motions asking the same court, a Jos High Court, which gave the initial order, for its stay of execution.

NAN reports that Justice Dorcas Agishi of the Federal High Court Jos had ordered the IGP to produce one Nanpon Sambo, facing trial before her for alleged illegal possession of fire arms, or face contempt charges.

The judge had ordered that the duo must physically appear before it on Dec. 9 and explain why they should not be committed to prison for gross contempt of court.

NAN reports that in spite of the order, the duo, who did not appear in person, however,  filed an appeal and a motion…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria