The Inspector
General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, with a heavy heart and deep
sense of loss regrets to announce the demise of a former Inspector
General of Police ‘IGP’ Sir, Etim Okon Inyang, at the age of 85 years after a
brief illness at Reddington Hospital, Lagos on 26th September, 2016.
The late Rtd
IGP Etim Okon Inyang was appointed Vice Chairman of the Constitution Review
committee in 1987, and also conferred with National Honour of Grand Commander
of the Order of the Niger (GCON). He hails from Ewang Village, Mbo LGA of Akwa
Ibom State and was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 1st
October, 1949 and rose through the ranks to the highest exalted position of
Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1984 and served
meritoriously until his retirement from the Force in October, 1986. He earlier
served as Commissioner of Police in Kano and Old Bendel States.
The Inspector
General of Police and his management team, on behalf of the entire officers and
men of the Nigeria Police Force wishes to commiserate with the ETIM INYANG
family of Enwang Vilage, Mbo LGA of Akwa Ibom State, the Government and good
people of Akwa Ibom State on the demise and passage unto glory of their
illustrious son, Rtd IGP Etim Okon Inyang.
May his gentle
soul rest in perfect peace and the good Lord grant his family and the
Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State the fortitude to bear this
irreparable loss.
Meanwhile, a
condolence register has been opened at the reception of the Force Headquarters
for the personnel of the Force and members of the public to append their
condolence messages. Burial arrangements will be announced after consultation
with the family.
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