The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) office in Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, in the interest of national security.
The appeal was made in a statement by the Head of Diplomatic Mission, Duru Hezekiah, and shared with journalists in Abuja.
Hezekiah said the request became necessary due to rising insecurity across the country, including terrorism, kidnapping, and organised crime. He said Kyari’s expertise could be useful if reintegrated under strict conditions.
The commission clarified that the appeal was not aimed at influencing the ongoing court case, but suggested that the option of clemency could be explored if allowed by law and subject to accountability.
It cited Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, which gives the President power to grant pardons and reprieves, and pointed to global examples where individuals with tactical experience were conditionally reintegrated to serve national interests.
The IHRC stated that conditional clemency is not forgiveness but a strategic tool that can be applied with legal and ethical oversight.
Kyari, once known for high-profile anti-crime operations, is currently facing prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency over drug-related charges.
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