Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday declined an application by the embattled suspended former Commander of Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Force Intelligence Bureau, Nigerian Police Force, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, seeking his release from detention.
Kyari, through his lawyer, Cynthia Ikenna had moved an exparte motion praying the court for an order releasing the applicant from detention based on health grounds.
However, Justice Ekwo refused making an order for the release of Kyari, and instead directed the applicant to put respondents in the matter on notice.
Meanwhile, the court has adjouned to February 24, for hearing of the motion on notice seeking the release of Kyari from detention.
