Rivers Elder and Pioneer NIA Director-General Passes Away Peacefully
Former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, has died.
His death was announced in a statement issued on Friday by his son, Donald Horsfall, who described him as a beloved patriarch and an illustrious son of Rivers State.
According to the family, Horsfall died peacefully after a fulfilled life dedicated to his family, community, Rivers State and Nigeria.
The statement described him as a distinguished public servant, statesman and administrator who served the country with dedication, integrity and patriotism.
Horsfall was also described as one of the founding fathers of Rivers State and an elder statesman whose contributions to the development of the state and Nigeria spanned several decades.
The family said his counsel, courage and commitment to justice, peace and good governance earned him the respect of generations of leaders and citizens.
Horsfall held several prominent positions, including Director-General of the SSS, pioneer Director-General of the NIA and Chairman of the defunct Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission.
The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.