Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has condoled with the family of the late State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Adedamola Ayilara.
The Governor expressed his condolences during a visit to the wife and family of the late police commissioner at their residence in Abuja.
He described the deceased as a quintessential officer who was dedicated, committed, and passionate about his job.
Governor Eno, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong, and the MD/CEO of Hensek Integrated Services Limited, Engr. Uwem Okoko, stated that the late Ayilara was instrumental in fostering the commendable synergy among security agencies in the State, significantly contributing to the peace and security currently enjoyed across Akwa Ibom.
He noted that Ayilara’s passing was not only a loss to his immediate family and community but also to the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, who, according to him, enjoyed a robust relationship with the late officer and gentleman.
The Governor assured the family that they were not alone, as the State would stand by them in this moment of grief, and he urged them to take solace in the good legacies of their late patriarch.
On hand to receive the Governor during the visit were AIG Funsho Adegboye (AIG, Community Police, FHQ), CP Ademola Johnson (Principal Staff Officer to the IGP), CP Ibitoye Olajide (CP, Force Intelligence Department), and ACP Mohammed Baba Mala (Former Commander, 26 PMF Uyo), among others.