Ibrahim Lamorde, former Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has died at 61 after battling an illness. The retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police passed away in Egypt. Lamorde, who served as EFCC Chairman from 2011-2015, will be buried according to Islamic rites.
Ibrahim Lamorde, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has passed away at the age of 61. The retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police succumbed to an undisclosed illness while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. Lamorde’s death was confirmed by a former EFCC official, who stated that his remains would be buried according to Islamic rites.
Lamorde, who was born on December 20, 1962, in Mubi, Adamawa State, had a distinguished career in law enforcement and anti-corruption efforts. He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and joined the Nigerian Police Force in 1986.
His significant contributions to the fight against corruption in Nigeria began with his role as the pioneer Director of Operations at the EFCC when the agency was established in 2003. Lamorde first served as Acting Chairman of the EFCC until Farida Waziri's appointment and Senate confirmation in June 2008. He returned to the commission as Director of Operations in December 2010, replacing Stephen Otitoju.
In November 2011, Lamorde was appointed Acting Chairman of the EFCC after Waziri’s removal by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. His position was made permanent on February 15, 2012, following confirmation by the Senate. Lamorde served as the EFCC's third Executive Chairman until 2015.
Lamorde’s leadership at the EFCC was marked by significant anti-corruption efforts and reforms. His passing marks the end of a notable chapter in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against corruption.
