Etim Ekong Inyang: Former inpector general of police passes on
Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos was named after this man.
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Etim Ekong Inyang is dead.
After a brief illness, Inyang passed away aged 85 at Reddington Hospital, Lagos on September 26.
His son, Inyang Etim Inyang, announced the exit in a public statement.
According information provided by the police, Inyang:
- Was appointed Vice Chairman of the Constitution Review committee in 1987,
- Was also conferred with National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
- 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.
“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,” the police said in a statement.
Current IGP Ibrahim Idris “wishes to commiserate with the Inyang family” over their loss, the statement said.
“Burial arrangements will be announced after consultation with the family,” the statement read.
President Muhammadu Buhari said Inyang contributed immensely to the reforms and structuring of Nigeria’s security.
