The Federal House of Representatives has honoured the head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari for his efforts at curbing insecurity, especially kidnapping.
Kyari was honoured on Thursday following a motion on Tuesday by Ahmed Jaha (APC, Borno).
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari received a standing ovation at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly.
Kyari was presented with Award for Outstanding Service by the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
He added that the recognition is in line with the 9th Assembly’s legislative agenda of recognising Nigerians who distinguished themselves in various fields towards achieving greatness for the country.
Kyari was decorated as part of activities celebrating the one year anniversary of the 9th assembly.
Kyari’s wife, Ramatu, accompanied her husband to receive the award for outstanding performance.
On Wednesday, Lagos Panorama had published that the Federal House Representatives would on Thursday honour the super-cop.
Kyari had cracked several difficult cases and busted over 50 high profile crime cases.
