- Safiu Kehinde
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mourned the demise of retired Assistant Inspector of Police (AIG), Liman Shettima.
As contained in a statement issued don Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Shettima passed away at his residence in Jos, Plateau State, yesterday.
According to the statement the late
AIG was a distinguished and accomplished officer who served the Nigeria Police Force with honour and dedication until his retirement on 4th June, 1999.
During his years in service, he reportedly served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar.
He was also the Commissioner of Police in charge of Kastina State Command and as well as the CP admin Polac.
His decades of service, according to Onanuga, left a legacy of professionalism and commitment to nation-building.
The late AIG was widely respected for his integrity, leadership, and contributions to policing excellence across the country.
Egbetokun on behalf of the entire Police Force, expressed his condolences with the late AIG’s family, well wishers.
The statement read in part; “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Liman Shettima, OFR, NPM, mni, who passed away yesterday 5th July, 2025 at his residence in Jos, Plateau State.
“AIG Liman Shettima, a distinguished and accomplished officer, served the Nigeria Police Force with honour and dedication until his retirement on 4th June, 1999. During his years in service, he served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, he was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Kastina State Command and also served as the CP admin Polac. His decades of service left a legacy of professionalism and commitment to nation-building. The late AIG was widely respected for his integrity, leadership, and contributions to policing excellence across the country.
“The IGP joins his family, well wishers and the broader policing community in mourning this irreparable loss, and prays that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, while comforting his family during this difficult time.”