BREAKING: Former IGP, Jimeta Is Dead

A former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jimeta is dead, Amiloadnews reports.

A younger brother of the deceased former police chief, Abdulrahman Adamu, confirmed Jimeta’s death on Thursday.

Adamu, a former minister of interior, said Jimeta’s funeral will take place on Friday after the Friday prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja.

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Born on April 15, 1937, Jimeta was appointed IGP in 1986 to succeed Etim Inyang and was succeeded by Aliyu Attah in 1990.

He was also a National Security Adviser to former head of state, Ibrahim Babangida.