The Deputy Inspector-General in charge of the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Mr Joseph Egbunike has died
It was gathered that Egbunike collapsed inside his office in Abuja in the late hours of Tuesday, 8th of March and died instantly.
Until his death, Egbunike was in charge of the highest investigating arm of the Nigeria Police.
Its functions include investigation and prosecution of serious and complex criminal cases within and outside the country. The department also coordinates crime investigations/prosecution throughout the force.
Egbunike had, in late 2021, investigated suspended deputy commissioner of police, Abba Kyari, but did not indict him despite indictments by the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In July, Egbunike also faced contempt following the alleged disobedience of the order of the Federal High Court, Enugu Judicial Division.
He also showed interest in becoming the Inspector General of Police before President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the then DIG Usman Baba Alkali.
Egbunike graduated from the University of Nsukka with BSc in Accounting. He also had a Bachelor of Law, a master’s in International Relations and a PhD in Criminology.
A source confirmed to Hotmedia.ng that the police investigation boss died on Tuesday night after he was rushed to a hospital in Abuja due to a brief illness.
DIG Egbunike was due to retire from the service in the next two months. He had served in various commands in the force.
