The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of two retired senior officers: Retired DIG Moses Ambakina Jitoboh and Pastor Bola Longe (AIG Rtd.).
Retired DIG Moses Jitoboh, who served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in the Department of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) at Force Headquarters before his retirement in 2023, passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 27, 2024, after a brief illness.
Pastor Bola Longe (AIG Rtd.), who served as the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State and as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Federal Operations at Force Headquarters Abuja before his retirement in 2021, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
IGP Egbetokun, in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acknowledged the immense contributions of these officers to the Nigeria Police Force, their dedication to service, and their unwavering integrity.
He stated that their passing is a great loss to the entire Nigeria Police Force.
According to him, βOn behalf of the officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the IGP extends his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the late Retired DIG Moses Jitoboh and Pastor Bola Longe (AIG Rtd.), praying for solace during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace.β
