Albert Korubo Horsfall, the pioneer Director-General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has died at age 84. His family announced the death in a statement issued by his son, Donald Horsfall, on Friday.
The reports describe Horsfall as a long-serving figure in Nigeria’s security and public life. One outlet also notes he previously served as Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), while another details that he began his career in the Nigeria Police Force and later worked in the DSS and other national roles. Both sources characterize the family’s statement as emphasizing his peaceful death and his decades of service and dedication.
Beyond the circumstances of his passing, outlets provide additional background on his wider leadership roles. Nigerian Eye says Horsfall is regarded as a founding figure in Rivers State and lists positions including chairman of the defunct Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC) and involvement in Rivers State’s social rehabilitation committee. Daily Post Nigeria focuses more directly on his identity as the pioneer NIA DG and his service record, without the extended list of appointments.
