Ibrahim Lamorde was reportedly died in Egypt where he had travelled for medical attention.
He was Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Chairman between 2012 -2015.
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has died at the age of 61.
Lamorde reportedly died in Egypt where he was receiving medical treatment.
The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, described it as sudden and shocking, He said Lamorde 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 the his family, the EFCC Spokesperson’s statement added.
Lamorde was the EFCC Chairman between 2012 -2015.
Former President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan appointed him in acting capacity as Chairman of the anti-graft agency on November 23, 2011, after the removal of Farida Waziri.
However, the Senate confirmed him as the third substantive Chairman of the Commission on February 15, 2012.
Born December 23, 1962, in Mubi, Adamawa State, and attended Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology in 1984.
Having joined the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, in 1986, Lamorde was made pioneer Director of Operations when the anti-graft agency was created in 2003.
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