The former Aide-de-Camp to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Moses Ambakina Jituboh, has passed away at the age of 54 after a brief illness.
Sources confirmed the news on Friday night, revealing that efforts are underway to conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
A close source to the late police officer confirmed the information, adding that an autopsy will be carried out to ascertain the cause of death, according to NaijaNews.
The source also shared that they had recently spoken with a community chief who confirmed the news of Jituboh’s passing.
“Yes, your information is correct. I can confirm that he (Moses Jituboh) is dead. I just got off the phone with a community chief. Efforts are currently ongoing to carry out an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death,” the source said.
Jituboh served as Jonathan’s ADC during his tenure as Governor of Bayelsa State and Vice President. He remained a key member of Jonathan’s security team when he became President. After Jonathan left office in 2015, Jituboh returned to active duty in the police force, with some speculating that he would be appointed Inspector General of Police, though he ultimately did not receive the appointment.
The Zone 16 Police Command expressed its condolences to Jituboh’s family and the people of Bayelsa State. In a statement released on Saturday, Zonal Public Relations Officer, Emonena Gunn, described Jituboh’s death as a “great loss.” The Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 16, Adebola Hamzat, also expressed his sympathies, highlighting Jituboh’s significant contributions to the police force and the nation.
Jituboh, who joined the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, served with distinction throughout his career. Before his retirement in 2023, he held the position of Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Department of Research and Planning and also served as DIG of the Department of Information and Communications Technology at the Force Headquarters.
The police statement emphasized Jituboh’s dedication to service, integrity, and his invaluable contributions to the Nigeria Police Force. It offered prayers for strength to his family in this difficult time, extending heartfelt condolences on behalf of the officers and men of Zone 16.
“DIG Moses Ambakina Jituboh, mni, was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the 10th of June 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. His death is a great loss to his immediate family, Bayelsa State, the Nigeria Police, and the country at large,” the statement read.
It added, “His contributions to the Nigeria Police Force, dedication to service and integrity can never be forgotten, as before his retirement in 2023, he was DIG in-charge of the Department of Research and Planning, and also served as DIG Department of Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters.
“The passing of DIG Moses Ambakina Jituboh is a great loss, not only to the immediate family but to the entire Bayelsa State, Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large.
“It is our prayer that God will give the immediate family the strength to bear the irreplaceable loss of your beloved son.
“On behalf of the entire officers and men of the zone, please accept the heartfelt condolences of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16 Command.”
