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Former DIG Theophilus Akeredolu Is Dead.
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Police highlight decades of service and key leadership roles.
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IGP extends condolences to family and Ekiti State.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Theophilus Adetunji Akeredolu.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akeredolu died on December 9, 2025, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
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“The Nigeria Police Force announces with deep sorrow the passing of a distinguished senior retired police officer and elder statesman, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Chief Theophilus Adetunji Akeredolu, who passed to glory on 9th December, 2025,” the statement said.
Born on October 25, 1942, Akeredolu devoted several decades of his life to public service through the Nigeria Police Force.
He was enlisted into the police on September 1, 1969, where he initially served as a civilian lecturer at the Police College, Ikeja. He later converted to a General Duty Police Officer on August 1, 1973, and was commissioned as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Akeredolu received formal education at St John Primary School, Afao, Ikere Ekiti, and Teacher Training Colleges in Epinmi, Akoko, and Ifako, Lagos. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Diploma in Education from the University of Lagos, a Diploma in Law from the University of Ilorin, and a Diploma in Journalism, among other professional qualifications.
During his career, he held several strategic positions, including Officer in Charge of Investigation at the Criminal Investigation Department in Kwara State, Commissioner of Police in Benue State, and Commandant of the Detective College, Enugu.
He later served as Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 6, Calabar, and as AIG in charge of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Akeredolu was promoted to Deputy Inspector General of Police on January 1, 2001, and served as DIG Operations until his retirement on March 14, 2002.
He also underwent extensive local and international training and was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger.
Beyond policing, he was a respected traditional and religious leader. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Yemi Akeredolu, and his children.
