Former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Parry Osayande, has died in Benin City, Edo State.
He died on Sunday, just a few hours before his 89th birthday.
The news of his death was confirmed in a condolence statement by the President of the Immaculate Conception College Old Boys’ Association, ICCOBA, Worldwide, Ighodalo Edetanlen.
Born on September 29, 1936, Osayande had a distinguished career in the Nigeria Police Force, where he served as Commissioner of Police in Benue and Cross River States before rising to become Deputy Inspector General.
He later chaired the Police Service Commission, where he played a key role in police reforms and disciplinary matters.
In his tribute, Edetanlen urged members of the association and the public to remember Osayande’s family in their prayers during this difficult period.
“While we mourn, let us also uphold the family he left behind in prayers in this moment of grief. Details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course. May God grant him and all the faithful departed eternal rest in Jesus’ Name, Amen,” he said.
