Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Parry Osayande, is dead.

Osayande died on Sunday in Benin City, a day before his 89th birth anniversary.

His death was confirmed in a condolence statement released by the president of the Immaculate Conception College Old Boys’ Association (ICCOBA), Engr. Ighodalo Edetanlen.

The announcement, made on behalf of the association’s National Executive Committee, described Osayande as an “exemplary old boy” of the college, located In Benin City, the Edo State capital.

The statement, titled “CONDOLENCE: DIG PARRY OSAYANDE (Rtd),” reads: “The President, ICCOBA Worldwide, Engr. Ighodalo Edetanlen, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire Old Boys of Immaculate Conception College, Benin City, announces, with total submission to the will of God, the peaceful repose of an exemplary old boy, DIG Parry Benjamin Osemwegie Osayande (Rtd), earlier today at the age of 88 years.”

Born on September 29, 1936, Osayande would have turned 89 on Monday.

His decades-long service to the Nigeria Police Force included high-level postings as Commissioner of Police in Benue and Cross River States. He also served as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, playing a vital role in the country’s law enforcement and administrative reform.

The association expressed deep sorrow over his passing and called for prayers for the bereaved family.

“While we mourn, let us also uphold the family he left behind in prayers in this moment of grief,” the statement added.

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,” the statement said. (The Guardian)