The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command, Khan Salihu. He described the officer as professional, humble, and selfless.
Ogunsan said in a statement on Wednesday that the passing of the senior officer was a painful loss to the security community in Lagos, where Khan played a key administrative role.
He sympathised with the family of the deceased, the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, and officers and men of the command.
“We have lost an angel. DCP Khan Salihu was one of the finest officers I had the privilege of knowing. He was cultured, extremely nice, humble, and always willing to lend a hand. He carried himself with dignity and treated everyone with respect, regardless of status or position,” Ogunsan stated.
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He noted that Khan earned respect within the Lagos State Police Command through dedication to duty, loyalty, and commitment to policing ideals. According to him, Khan was dependable, contributed to the administrative strength of the command, and maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ogunsan described the deceased as a bridge-builder whose calm disposition and accessibility made him widely admired across the security ecosystem in Lagos.
“His professionalism was exemplary, but beyond that, he was a genuinely good man and lover of God. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill,” he added.
He said the security community would remember Khan for his service, integrity, and kindness, and urged the bereaved family, colleagues, and associates to take solace in his legacy.
Police debunk kidnap claim
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports linking Khan’s death to a kidnapping incident.
The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said on Tuesday that the senior officer died after a brief illness.
“For the avoidance of doubt, DCP Khan Salihu was never kidnapped at any time before his demise. The report is entirely false, misleading, and a complete fabrication with no basis in fact whatsoever,” Adebisi stated.
She said Khan briefly complained of feeling unwell and was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.
“At no time was he abducted, kidnapped, or involved in any incident remotely connected to criminal activity as falsely portrayed in the publication,” she added.
Adebisi warned journalists against publishing unverified news and demanded a retraction of the story linking Khan’s death to abduction.
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