Not satisfied with the outcome the panel which investigated DCP Abba Kyari, the Police Service Commission (PSC) ordered another by a different panel.
The PSC postponed the verdict on the case involving the suspension Deputy Commissioner.
Kyari was indicted by a report of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a case involving alleged internet fraudster, Hushpuppi, and was also investigated by a special panel set up by the Inspector General of Police.
The Report was forwarded by the Inspector General of Police to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice for legal counsel.
On further consideration, the PSC directed that further necessary investigation should “take half the time it took the Police to conduct the original investigation”, adding that the investigation should be conducted by a different panel.
The Commission came to the conclusion at the continuation of its14th Plenary Meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday, and chaired by Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector General of Police.
The PSC at the plenary meeting also looked into 20 pending disciplinary matters and five appeals and petitions from the Inspector General of Police and aggrieved serving and ex-police officers.
A statement issued yesterday by the Head, PSC Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said the commission also considered five promotion appeals.
It reaffirmed its earlier decision to exonerate SP Shaaba Adamu Gboyako, a former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Inspector General of Police, taken at its I9th Plenary Meeting of 28th and 29th September, 2020.
Ani said PSC was mindful of the need to safeguard its corporate image and defend its institutional integrity. It directed the Inspector General of Police to implement its decision as it affects the officer without delay.
The Commission also directed that the judgment of a Kano High Court in an application for enforcement of the fundamental right to life brought by the father of one Abdulkadir Nasiru (now deceased) be forwarded to the Inspector General of Police for implementation of the orders of the court.
The appellant was seeking justice for alleged torture of his son to death by the police.
The appeal for accelerated/notional promotion based on merit from CSP Ita Lazarus Udom was also considered and approved by the plenary.
The Commission also approved the adjustment of promotion dates of the officer from the rank of Superintendent of Police to Deputy Commissioner of Police in line with his course mates.
89 staff of the Commission was promoted with a promise to ensure that staff promotion will continue to receive priority attention as the personnel ensure that they put in their best at all times.