The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed shock at the death of its former chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde.
In a statement by Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, EFCC prayed God for the repose of his soul.
Lamorde, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), was said to have died after a battle with an undisclosed illness in Egypt where he was receiving medical treatment. He was 61.
The statement by Oyewale said: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), received with shock the sudden death of one of its former Executive Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde.
“Lamorde, pioneer Director of Operations and third substantive Chairman of the EFCC between February 15, 2012 and November 9, 2015, served the nation actively as a focused and gallant anti- graft fighter.
“He will be sorely missed both at the EFCC and the nation at large.
“The Commission prays for the repose of his soul and comfort for his family, the EFCC and the entire nation.”
Lamorde served as the third Executive Chairman of the EFCC between 2011 and 2015. He was first appointed in an acting capacity in November 2011 after his predecessor, Farida Waziri, was removed by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Lamorde was confirmed as the substantive chairman of the commission by the Senate on February 15, 2012.
Mr Lamorde, who was born on 20 December 1962 in Mubi, Adamawa State, attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1984. He joined the Nigerian Police Force in 1986.
He was the pioneer Director of Operations of the EFCC when the anti-graft agency was established in 2003 and acted as Acting Chairman until Waziri was appointed and confirmed by the Senate in June 2008.
Lamorde returned to the EFCC as Director of Operations in December 2010 to replace Stephen Otitoju, the then Acting Director of Operations.
