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Nigeria’s Former Police Chief, Etim Inyang Dies At 85

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The family of the former Inspector General of Police, Sir Etim Inyang, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 confirmed the passage of the no-nonsense police chief.

In a statement, the family confirmed that their father passed on at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos on the night of Monday, September 26, 2016.

In the statement signed by the son of the late IGP, Inyang Etim Inyang, the family said their patriarch died at the age of 85.

“We write to formally announce the call to Glory of our father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Ovong (Sir) Etim Okon Inyang, NPM, KJW, GCON, Inspector General of Police (rtd) which event occurred at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos on September 26th, 2016.

“Sir Etim Okon Inyang joined the Nigerian Police Force on October 1st, 1949. He rose through the ranks, becoming Commissioner of Police in Kano and old Bendel States.

“In 1984, he was appointed Inspector General of Police and served meritoriously until his voluntary retirement in October 1986,” the statement said.

The late Etim Inyang was appointed vice chairman of the Constitution Review Committee in 1987.

He was awarded the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The famous Etim Inyang Crescent in Victoria Island, Lagos is named after him.

Inyang is survived by his wife, Mary, and five children.

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