The news was confirmed by Engr. Ighodalo Edetanlen, president of the Immaculate Conception College Old Boys’ Association (ICCOBA), in a condolence statement issued on behalf of the association’s National Executive Committee. 

The statement described Osayande as an “exemplary old boy” of Immaculate Conception College in Benin City, Edo State.

Titled “CONDOLENCE: DIG PARRY OSAYANDE (Rtd),” the statement read: “With total submission to the will of God, we announce the peaceful repose of DIG Parry Benjamin Osemwegie Osayande (Rtd), who passed away earlier today at the age of 88.”

Born on September 29, 1936, Osayande dedicated decades to the Nigeria Police Force, serving as Commissioner of Police in Benue and Cross River States and later as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, where he contributed significantly to law enforcement and administrative reforms.

The association expressed profound sadness at his passing, urging prayers for his bereaved family. 

“While we mourn, let us uphold the family he left behind in this moment of grief,” the statement noted.Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. 

The statement concluded, “May God grant him and all the faithful departed eternal rest in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”