By our reporter| The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday mourned Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Joseph Egbunike, describing him as a dedicated and seasoned police officer.
Egbunike died on Tuesday night at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. Until his death, he was in charge of the highest investigating arm of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP said Egunike was instrumental to the achievements of the giant strides within the Police architecture.
“DIG Egbunike was a dedicated and seasoned police officer who served the nation in various capacities including as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Accounts and Budget,” the statement read.
“An officer with finesse and commitment to intellectual development and was instrumental to the achievements of the giant strides within the Police architecture.”
The IGP also condoled with the immediate family, relatives, and friends of the DIG who passed away in active service of his fatherland and prayed for the repose of his soul.
DIG Egbunike was due to retire from the service in the next two months
In late 2021, he investigated suspended DCP Abba Kyari, but did not indict him.
He graduated from the University of Nsukka with BSc in Accounting. He also had a Bachelor of Law, a master’s in International Relations, and a Ph.D. in Criminology
He had served in various commands in the force.
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