IGP leads condolences visit to Buhari family, attends burial

Stanley Ihedigbo

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Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended profound condolences to the Federal Government, the Katsina State government and people, and the Buhari family on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on behalf of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, the IGP expressed sympathy and solidarity with the nation during this period of mourning, acknowledging the former President’s contributions and legacy.

‎The IGP described the death of the elder statesman as a monumental national loss. He noted that the late former President served Nigeria with dedication, courage, and integrity both as a military leader and a democratically elected President, leaving behind a legacy of service, discipline, and patriotism.
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‎In honour of the late President, the Inspector-General of Police personally led a delegation of senior officers to Daura, Katsina State, to attend the burial ceremony, which was conducted in line with Islamic rites.

The IGP joined dignitaries led by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, prominent Nigerians, traditional rulers, and political leaders who gathered to pay their last respects to the departed leader.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force mourns with the entire nation and prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The IGP encourages Nigerians to uphold the values of nation-building, accountability, and leadership that the late former President exemplified throughout his lifetime.
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