The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the deaths of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde and Commissioner of Police (CP) Hassan Saleh Gwani, describing both officers as dedicated professionals who served the nation with distinction. The Force disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Ani……
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the deaths of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde and Commissioner of Police (CP) Hassan Saleh Gwani, describing both officers as dedicated professionals who served the nation with distinction.
The Force disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Ani Iniedu, on Tuesday, July 28.
According to the statement, AIG Olatunde died at his residence in Lagos on July 23, 2026, while CP Gwani passed away on July 19, 2026, at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment after a brief illness.
The police said the two senior officers each dedicated nearly three decades of service to the Force, holding several strategic command and operational positions during their careers.
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AIG Olatunde enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992, and served for more than 33 years before retiring on November 3, 2025.
During his career, he held several key appointments, including Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ikire, Assistant Commissioner (AC) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) 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.
The Force noted that he is survived by his wife and children.
CP Gwani, a native of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, was born on November 11, 1970, and joined the Force on November 10, 1997.
The statement said he served in several strategic capacities before his death in Egypt, adding that he was buried in Cairo in accordance with Islamic rites.
The police leadership expressed sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased officers, describing their deaths as a significant loss to the Force and the nation.
“The leadership of the Force conveys its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the departed officers, commending their selfless service and honor to the nation,” the statement read.
The Force also prayed for the repose of their souls and strength for their families.
“The Nigeria Police Force prays that Almighty God grants their souls eternal rest and gives their families the fortitude to bear these irreplaceable losses,” the statement added.
