Ebun Francis| Nigeria’s attorney-general and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami on Wednesday explained why the extradition of DCP Abba Kyari to the US was delayed by the federal government.
Malami on Wednesday filed an application under the extradition act before the chief judge of the federal high court in Abuja for Kyari’s extradition.
Explaining the reason for the delay, Umar Gwandu, Malami’s spokesman in a statement said the process of extradition is cumbersome and multifaceted.
“As you are aware extradition is a process that involves multifaceted components,” the statement read.
“The components are usually multi-territorial: international, local and judicial.
“Submission of request from the concerned party to the relevant authorities constitutes one of such components.
”The office of the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice received the extradition request in respect of the officer in question.
“After thorough studies and reviews of issues regarding the application and components thereof, the office of the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice processed the application and forwarded same to the relevant authorities for further necessary action.”
The suspended deputy police commissioner is wanted in the United States for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, and identity theft.
Kayari has since denied the allegation.
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