The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of a former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Theophillus Akeredolu, describing him as a distinguished officer who served the nation with dedication and integrity. Akeredolu, who was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger, died on December 9, 2025. “The Nigeria Police Force announces with deep sorrow the passing of a distinguished senior retired police officer and elder statesman, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Chief Theophillus Adetunji Akeredolu,” the statement read. “He was promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police on January 1, 2001, where he served as DIG in charge of the Operations Department until his retirement on March 14, 2002,” NPF stated. Beyond his policing career, the Police said Akeredolu was a respected traditional and religious leader and served as the Chief Aremo of Afao, Ikere-Ekiti.

Source: Punch December 21, 2025 15:42 UTC