Lawan Jimeta, an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 5 comprising Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States, has died in Benin City, at the age of 58.
The zonal Public Relations Officer, Tijani Momoh, confirmed the AIG”s death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Benin.
Mr Momoh said Mr Jimeta died early Sunday at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) after a brief illness.
He said his remains would be flown to Adamawa, his home state, for burial.
“Yes, it is true we lost him. We are preparing to fly his corpse to Adamawa now for burial.
“He was 58. Meanwhile, an official statement will soon be released to the public,” the PRO said in an emotion-laden voice.
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NAN reports that the demise of the ppolice boss was broken on a WhatsApp group platform created by the Police Press Unit of the zone.
“Innalillahi Wa’innailaihi Rajeuun, We lost AIG Jimeta to the…
