Adewusi, Former IG of police is dead

A former Inspector General of Police, Chief Sunday Adewusi is dead.

He was reported to have died at the age of 79 on Tuesday night, at the National Hospital, area 11 in Abuja.

Adewusi was the youngest commissioner of police at the age of 32.

The former IG served as the ADC to Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. He hails from Ogbomoso, Oyo state and took over from Adamu Suleiman as the Chief of Police in 1981. He was however replaced in 1983 by IGP Etim Inyang.

He was the ADC to the then Governor-General, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. Adewusi was born in Eggon local government area of Nasarawa state to Pa Abraham Ishola Adewusi and Eyiolawi Abeje. He made history when he was became the youngest commissioner of police at the age of 32.

He rose to the position of the IG at the age of 45. Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala who confirmed the demise of the top police officer described him as a dedicated and committed Nigerian.

“The Asiwaju of Ogbmosho, Chief Sunday Adewusi, is a father who, in no small way, contributed to my success in life.

“He is a rare officer and boss who served Nigerian police force gallantly. His contribution to the image of police is still a reference point up till today. He will be sorely missed by the police, Ogbomoso land, Oyo
State and Nigeria in general.”