BEVERLY HILLS, December 18, (THEWILL) – The Police Commissioner in Cross River State Abdulkadir Lanre Jimoh is dead. He was 56 years old.
CP Jimoh died at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH on Friday. Doctors said, he died of pneumonia.
CP Jimoh was scheduled to receive an award of excellence today, December 18, 2020, to which he had invited newsmen.
His kinsman in Ilorin, confirmed the death. “What a Tragedy, we lost an illustrious son in Ilorin Emirate CP Abdulkadir Lanre Jimoh”, wrote Mohammed Abdulganiyu Bolaji, a lecturer at Kwara state School of Health Technology.
“May Almighty Allah bless him, forgive him of all his misdeeds and grant him Aljanat Fridaus amin”, he added.
Meanwhile, Cross River state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has expressed shock and sadness over the death of CP Jimoh, describing his passing as a great loss to the state, country, and the Nigeria Police Force.
Ayade in a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, described Jimoh as “a brave and courageous officer who was a central figure in the fight against kidnapping and other crimes in the state.”
Eulogising the fallen Commissioner of Police for his commitment and dedication to ensuring safety of lives and property in the state, Ayade said: “You were a hero in our relentless quest to ensure peace. Your gallantry and bravery will remain an enduring memory as we mourn your sudden demise.
“You kept us safe and gave us your all. We will forever remember you for your courage and bravery. Nothing will fill the void your passing has created, especially in our fight against criminality.”
According to Ayade, “late Jimoh’s skills, dexterity intellect, and expertise will be sorely missed as we unite to confront the security challenges in the country. I have indeed lost a true friend and a brother”
Urging the late Commissioner of police’s family to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity and total submission to God, the governor prayed the Almighty Allah to grant Jimoh’s soul peaceful rest.
