INNALILLAHI WA INNAILAIHI RAJIโUN!
PUBLIC NOTICE OF LOSS AND TRIBUTE
It is with profound sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we announce the passing of Arc. Irfan Sunusi Gumbi, one of the founding members and a former Member of the Board of Trustees of the Society for Drug Abuse Enlightenment and Control (SODAEC). He passed away on 17th February, 2026, in Cairo, following an illness.
Though he transitioned from his formal role in 2017 to pursue other endeavors, Arc. Irfan never truly left SODAEC. His vision, sacrifices, counsel, and foundational contributions remain etched into the very fabric of our organization. The structure we stand on today bears the imprint of his commitment, intellect, and unwavering belief in a drug-free and enlightened society. His legacy is not in titles held, but in values instilled and systems built.
Arc. Irfan was more than a colleague; he was a builder of ideas, a voice of reason, and a quiet pillar of strength in our formative years. His dedication during SODAECโs early days helped shape the mission that continues to guide us.
We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife and their two children. May they find strength in the noble legacy he leaves behind and comfort in the knowledge that he lived a life of purpose and impact.
Our thoughts and prayers also go to his entire family, especially his dear mother. No grief compares to that of a mother losing her child. We pray that Almighty Allah grants her the fortitude to bear this painful loss and envelops the family in His mercy and peace.
โInnalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiโunโ โ To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, reward his good deeds, expand his grave with light, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Arc. Irfan Sunusi Gumbi may have departed from this world, but his impact endures. His contributions will forever remain part of SODAECโs story.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Years ago, while I was serving in Edo State, the DSS carried out an operation to arrest some kidnappers. It felt like a scene from a movie, swift, precise, and flawlessly executed. What surprised me most was learning that the suspects had been under surveillance for an entire year before the arrest.
Interestingly, one of the DSS operatives was someone I casually greeted and occasionally met at a bar to chat and gist. I had no idea he was involved in such high-level intelligence work. Their tactical coordination and professionalism were truly impressive top-notch.