Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Archbishop Chris Omeben, has died at the age of 83.
Omeben, who retired from the Nigerian Police Force in 1989 as a DIG, was the founder and general overseer of Jesus Family Ministries Church (JFMC), with headquarters in Lagos, until his death.
Omeben was born on October 27, 1935, to the family of Chief Alfred Omeben of Ujiogba, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. He served in various capacities in the police force. He was the first Divisional crime officer in the force. The first Commissioner of police in Ogun State, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of research and DIG, Federal Criminal and Investigation Department (FCID).
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A family source said he died after a brief illness and his funeral arrangements would be announced by the family soon.