By Wilson Adekumola
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has commiserated the family of Ogun State Amotekun Commander, David Akinremi over his demise.
Egbetokun coneyed his condolence message in a statement signed Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the saying on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, commiserated with family, friends and loved ones “on the sudden demise” of Akinremi, a retired Commissioner.
Akinremi, whi was appointed as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1986, died on Sunday due to an undisclosed ailment.
The IGP described Akinremi as “a distinguished and highly respected member of our law enforcement community.”
While noting that Akinremi served with unwavering dedication and made an immense contributions to the safety and security of the nation, Egbetokun, said “Akinremi’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights of citizens, and maintaining peace within our communities was exemplary.”
Egbetokun disclosed that during his time as a CP, Akinremi was in charge of Taraba State, Head of the IGP X–Squad, and Deputy Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters, Abuja; saying Governor Dapo Abiodun appointed him as the Commander of the State Security Network Agency popularly known as Amotekun, a position he held until his death.
Condoling the family, government and people of Ogun, the acting IGP noted that “the Force understands the magnitude of the loss and urge them to take solace in the Lord as death is what every soul will taste; and they should always count on the support from the wider police family during this difficult period.”
