Nigeria, July 2 -- The Borno State Youth Forum (BSYF) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant the unconditional release of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, who is currently on trial over alleged involvement in drug trafficking, a charge he has denied, pleading not guilty.

In an open letter on Tuesday evening and signed by the Forum's Chairman, Ibrahim Umar, and Secretary, Alhaji Modu Bukar, the group called on the President to acknowledge what they described as Kyari's "unmatched contributions to national security" and to reinstate him in active service for the sake of justice and national peace.

"We, the members of this forum, are appealing to you, Mr. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to...