Posted by ABUBAJU – Last night, the news broke that Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had passed away, sending the Nigerian anti-corruption community into sorrow. He was sixty-one years old.
Lamorde reportedly passed away on Sunday morning while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. Although the specific reason of his death has not been revealed, his close associates have confirmed his passing.
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Lamorde, an experienced law enforcement official, came into this world in Mubi, Adamawa State, on December 20, 1962. He became a member of the Nigerian Police Force in 1986 and advanced through the ranks, holding several positions until he was appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2011.
Several high-profile cases were prosecuted during Lamorde’s time as EFCC Chairman, and the agency gained notoriety for his unwavering fight against corruption. He also played a key role in the return of stolen funds totaling billions of naira.
Among Lamorde’s many accomplishments as governor were the conviction of James Ibori and the retrieval of $1 billion from the Abacha plunder. The Halliburton affair, the gasoline subsidy fraud, and multiple other corruption cases were investigated and prosecuted under his supervision.
Following his 2015 departure from the EFCC, Lamorde remained a police officer and retired in 2021 as the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).
Numerous tributes have been sent, with many lauding Lamorde for his commitment to combating corruption and his role in the country’s progress.
Those fighting corruption and the country as a whole have mourned his passing.
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