A former Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Adeleke Olatunde and Commissioner of Police Hassan Gwani have died following a battle with illness.
In a separate brief illnesse, Olatunde died at his Lagos residence while Gwani passed away four days earlier, on July 19, 2026, at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment before he was buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Confirming the deaths in a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said both senior officers served the Force meritoriously for nearly three decades with unwavering dedication, professionalism and commitment to public safety.
The police described the late officers as exemplary leaders whose careers were defined by discipline, courage and selfless service, noting that their contributions left a lasting impact on policing and national security.
According to the statement, Olatunde enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992, and went on to build an illustrious career spanning more than 33 years.
During his service, he held several strategic command and operational positions across Abia, Lagos, Osun and Benue State Commands, as well as at the Force Headquarters.
His notable appointments included Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ikire, Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Operations at the Western Port Authority, Lagos, Commander of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Headquarters, and Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.
Olatunde retired honourably from active service on November 3, 2025, after attaining the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. He is survived by his wife and children.
The statement noted that CP Hassan Gwani, a native of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, was born on November 11, 1970, and enlisted into the Force on November 10, 1997. Throughout his career, he served in several strategic capacities, earning a reputation for diligence, integrity and commitment to duty.
Following his death after a brief illness at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egyptian authorities and his family conducted his burial in Cairo in accordance with Islamic rites.
The Inspector-General of Police, on behalf of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, friends and professional colleagues of the two senior officers.
The Force said the late Olatunde and Gwani would be remembered for their invaluable contributions to the development of the Nigeria Police Force and their unwavering commitment to protecting lives and maintaining public safety, praying that Almighty God grants their souls eternal rest and gives their families the strength to bear the irreparable loss.