PUBLICATION - Court denies Abba Kyari bail

 Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has again refused to admit suspended Deputy

Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, to bail.

Kyari, put on trial by the Federal Government on alleged drug trafficking offences, is to remain in Kuje prison pending his trial on the charges.

Justice Nwite said that the reasons adduced for the bail request had been addressed in the earlier application, which was denied.

The judge subsequently fixed October 19, 20, and 21 for resumption of the trial.

Details later.