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Amidst Tears, Tafa Balogun Buried In Osun

Osun born former Inspector General of Police, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun has been buried in his Ila-Orangun country home.

Recall that Voice Air Media had two days ago reported the death of the Igbomina man at Reddington Hospital, Lekki, Lagos Nigeria, and also the activities of his burial slated to hold today, Saturday.

The deceased, who will be 75 few days to this time was buried according to Islamic rites.

Mammoth crowd and dignitaries were present at the burial, including industrious sons and daughters of the town.

Recall that the former IGP died on Thursday, August 4, exactly four days to mark his 75th birthday.

Balogun was born on August 8, 1947, and was named the 21st Inspector-General of Police on March 6, 2002.

He served as Inspector-General of Police between 2002 and 2005.

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