Ex-EFCC chairman, retired DIG Ibrahim Lamorde buried in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led other dignitaries to pay last respects to the late former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, retired DIG Ibrahim Lamorde, who was buried in Abuja.
The former EFCC boss died in Egypt while undergoing medical treatment on Sunday.

The funeral took place at the National Mosque, Abuja, and was attended by governors Babagana Zulum (Borno); Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa); and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara).

Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume; Director General of Nigerian Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed; and former Governor of Borno State, Ali Sheriff, among others.

Shettima offered prayers for the departed soul, emphasizing the principles of justice, integrity, and accountability that guided Lamorde’s life.

A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima quoyed the VP as saying, “Today, we gather not only to bid farewell to a dedicated public servant but also to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of justice and integrity.

“As we offer our sincere prayers for the departed soul, let us also renew our resolve to walk the path of righteousness. The fight against corruption is a sacred duty, and it is incumbent upon us to purge our institutions of any traces of graft for the sake of our nation and our future generations.”