The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has expressed deep sadness over the loss of two prominent Senior Police Officers, AIG Philip Sule Maku (rtd.), and CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara.

Retired AIG Maku and CP Waheed Ayilara

A statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said retired AIG Philip Sule Maku, who served as Commissioner of Police in Bauchi and Ebonyi States before retiring as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, died on August 23, 2024.

RETIRED AIG PHILIP SULE MAKU

Police in the statement posted on its Facebook page on Friday, also confirmed that CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, who served the nation in various capacities, including as DCP State Criminal Investigations Department, Lagos State, before his posting as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Akwa Ibom State, died on August 28 after a brief illness.

CP WAHEED AYILARA

“The dedication of both senior police officers to service and integrity can never be forgotten. Their passing is a great loss, not only to their families but to the entire Nigeria Police Force.

“Their loss has left an indelible mark on all who knew them and every single life that they have impacted in the course of their respective careers.

The statement added,“On behalf of the entire officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the IGP extends his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of late Rtd. AIG Philip Sule Maku, fwc, and CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, praying for solace during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace”.