COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES OF AIG MAKU, CP AYILARA
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has commiserated with the families of AIG Philip Sule Maku (retd.); and Commissioner of Police in charge in charge of Akwa Ibom state, CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, over the sad incidents.
A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Thursday in Abuja, said the IGP was deeply saddened by the loss of the two prominent senior police officers.
The spokesperson noted that AIG Maku, who died on August 23, served as CP in Bauchi and Ebonyi states before retiring as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters, on December 12, 2021.
In the same vein, CP Ayilara, who died on August 28, after a brief illness, served in various capacities including as DCP State Criminal Investigations Department, Lagos state, before his posting as the CP in charge of Akwa Ibom state, a position he held until his death.
“The dedication of both senior police officers to service and integrity can never be forgotten. Their passing is a great loss, not only to their families but to the entire Nigeria Police Force.
“Their loss has left an indelible mark on all who knew them and every single life that they have impacted in the course of their respective careers.
“On behalf of the entire officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the IGP extends his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of late AIG Philip Sule Maku (retd.) and CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, praying for solace during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace,” the statement added.