Former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde Dies in Egypt at 61

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, has reportedly passed away at the age of 61 in Egypt. Lamorde, who was on a medical trip to Egypt, succumbed to undisclosed health complications, according to sources close to him.

Born on December 20, 1962, Ibrahim Lamorde had a distinguished career that spanned several decades. He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1986 and rose through the ranks to retire as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021.

During his tenure as a law enforcement officer, Lamorde was appointed as the chairman of the EFCC, a position he held from 2011 to 2015. His leadership at the anti-corruption agency coincided with the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Lamorde’s appointment as the EFCC chairman marked a significant period in the Commission’s history. Initially serving in an acting capacity, he was confirmed as the third substantive chairman by the Senate on February 15, 2012, succeeding Farida Waziri.

Having hailed from Mubi in Adamawa State, Ibrahim Lamorde pursued his higher education at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1984. His academic background and professional experience equipped him for the challenges of combating financial crimes in Nigeria.

When the EFCC was established in 2003, Lamorde played a crucial role as the pioneer Director of Operations. His dedication and expertise in law enforcement contributed significantly to the Commission’s early successes in tackling economic and financial crimes in the country.

On November 9, 2015, Lamorde was succeeded as the EFCC chairman by Ibrahim Magu, following President Muhammadu Buhari‘s decision to make a change in the Commission’s leadership. Lamorde’s legacy in the fight against corruption in Nigeria remains a notable chapter in the history of the EFCC.