Tafa Balogun: The Gallant Officer Takes a Bow
Mustapha Baloggun, a gallat former Inspector-General of Police, IGP has been reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 75.
Although, Olumuiwa Adejobi, Force H/Q spokesman didn’t confirm the late IGP’s death as he claims”no official confirmation from his family yet” Family sources told journalists that the former IGP died in Lagos hospital on Thursday.
Indeed,, Balogun is one of the most talked about IGP. His fearless posture to dare the dreadful ritual den in Okija, Anambra state is a feat NPF and security conscious Nigeria will not forget.
In March, 2002, Balogun was appointed the country’s 21st IGP by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He worked in various police commands throughout the country, including the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to former IGP, Muhammadu Gambo.
He also served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Edo State and Commissioner of Police in Delta, Rivers and Abia States.
Before his appointment as IGP, Balogun was the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone One, Kano.
He was forced to resign in 2005 over corruption.
The deceased was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for stealing over $100 million from police treasury.
Balogun was sentenced to six months in prison after signing a plea bargaining agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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