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Posted By BadNews On June 1st, 2026

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, is dead.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti, who announced the sad development in Umuahia, the state capital, revealed that the senior police officer died after he battled cancer.

Governor Otti expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the late AIG, describing him as a diligent, hardworking and committed police officer who served the nation with dedication and professionalism.

The governor, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul, asked God to grant his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

A minute’s silence was observed in honour of the deceased Police Chief at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, where Governor Otti made the announcement.

The death of AIG Uzuegbu brought the state and personnel of the Nigeria Police in Zone 9 to a moment of grief among members of the police community and stakeholders who knew him during his distinguished career in the Nigeria Police Force.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/aig-kanayo-uzuegbu-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/amp/