The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, Florence Okpe, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
Okpe died on Tuesday in her home state, Cross River.
The State Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, confirmed her death to newsmen, noting that she had been unwell for some time before being granted medical leave.
“We lost Okpe this morning, Tuesday. Her family has confirmed the sad news. She had been sick for a while and was attending the clinic here in Ogun until she was given medical leave, after which she travelled to her hometown in Cross River State, where she eventually died,” Fasakin said.
He described Okpe as a highly professional and dedicated officer whose contribution to the command was invaluable.
“Okpe was no doubt an enigma, a very sound, resourceful and professional officer of unparalleled dedication to duty. I have sincerely lost a very dutiful officer. She was very dear to me, and it’s been a sad day since we were told of her death,” he added.
The commander extended condolences to her family and loved ones, praying that God grants them the strength to bear the loss.