Final interment of Late AIG Don Awunah in Benue state


Interment Ceremony of Late AIG Don N. Awunah, psc(+), fnipr, fsi, mni, today, June 10, 2022, at his hometown in Mbachohon, Gwer West LGA, Benue State.
The Inspector-General of Police was represented at the ceremony by AIG. Olatunji Akingbola psc(+), fsi, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU), FHQ, Abuja.

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