Otti, Kalu mourn AIG Uzuegbu

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced the passing of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Kanayo Uzuegbu, who led Zone 9. Uzuegbu died from complications related to cancer, according to the governor.

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We struggled to save his life, and we sent him to Enugu for treatment. I was just informed that he should be transferred back to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

Governor Otti shared the news following Labour Party primaries on Saturday, explaining that efforts were made to save Uzuegbu's life, including treatment in Enugu. The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Danladi Isa, later confirmed the AIG's death after his transfer back to the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia.

Uzuegbu, who had assumed his role as AIG of Zone 9 just last year, was remembered by Governor Otti as a "good man." A minute of silence was observed in his honor, reflecting the regret felt over his untimely death.

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He was a dedicated, disciplined, and highly professional officer who served Nigeria with honour and commitment throughout his distinguished career.

Condolences have poured in from prominent figures, including former Abia State Governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji. Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, described the late AIG as a "dedicated, disciplined, and highly professional officer" who served Nigeria with commitment. He noted Uzuegbu's significant contributions to peace and security, particularly in the South-East region, calling his death a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.

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His death was a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large.

Orji also expressed shock at the "untimely" death, offering prayers for the repose of Uzuegbu's soul and strength for his family and colleagues. The loss is felt deeply by the Nigeria Police Force, the government, and the people of Imo and Abia states, as well as Uzuegbu's home local government area of Njaba.

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shocking and untimely.