Ibrahim Lamorde, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reportedly passed away at the age of 61. Lamorde died on Sunday in Egypt, where he had travelled for medical treatment, according to sources cited by Premium Times.
Born on December 20, 1962, Lamorde’s career in law enforcement began when he joined the Nigerian Police in 1986. He rose through the ranks to retire as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021. Lamorde’s tenure at the EFCC was notable, serving as its third executive chairman from 2011 to 2015.
Lamorde first took the helm of the EFCC in an acting capacity on November 3, 2011, following the removal of Farida Waziri by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2012, solidifying his role in Nigeria’s fight against corruption.
Lamorde’s leadership at the EFCC marked a significant period in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against financial crimes, and his contributions to the agency remain a critical part of its history.
