Abba Kyari: The rise and fall of a super cop
By Guardian Exclusive
18 February 2022 |
11:08 am
Feared by men of the underworld, admired by his peers and superiors for his bravery, and honored by his nation for his service. DCP Abba Kyari is perceived as one of Nigeria's finest police officers until his fall from grace to grass. This is the story of the betrayal of a nation by a super cop.
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