By Mary BASSEY, Senior Investigator Correspondent Lagos/
LAGOS-THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has confirmed the Death of its Ex- chairman, Ibrahim Larmode. This is even a family source said they were yet to get Death information.
Larmode reportedly died from a yet to be disclosed ailment in Egyt where he had been undergoing medical attention.Confirming his death, Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewole said “Yes we’re aware of his demise. I have just issued a statement to that effect.
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.”
He died in Egypt at the age of 61. Born on December 20, 1962, Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021.
As a police officer, he served as the chairman of the EFCC between 2011 and 2015. Lamorde was the first Head of Operations when Retd AIG Nuhu Ribadu, the current NSA was the chairman. He was also the third executive chairman of the Commission. He was appointed on November 3, 2011, following the removal of Farida Waziri by former President Goodluck Jonathan.