D. I. G IN CHARGE OF ABBA KYARI'S CASE SLUMPED AND DIED IN HIS OFFICE

DIG Egbunike Joseph of Nigerian Police Force Criminal Investigation Department In Charge of Abba Kyari's case is death. 

According to report, Egbunike was said to have collapsed inside his office in Abuja in the late hours of Tuesday, 8th of March 

Until his death, Egbunike was in charge of the highest investigating arm of the Nigeria Police.

Its functions include investigation and prosecution of serious and complex criminal cases within and outside the country. The department also coordinates crime investigations/prosecution throughout the force.

Egbunike had, in late 2021, investigated suspended police chief, Abba Kyari, but did not indict him despite indictments by the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In July, Egbunike also faced contempt following the alleged disobedience of the order of the Federal High Court, Enugu Judicial Division.

Egbunike graduated from the University of Nsukka with BSc in Accounting. He also had a Bachelor of Law, a master's in International Relations and a PhD in Criminology, all awarded as part-time degrees during this period.