KUALA LUMPUR – Former inspector general of police (IGP) Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar has died at the age of 85.
The news was shared by his son, Capt Abdul Rahmat Omar Mohamed Hanif, on social media and in several WhatsApp group chats.
“I wish to inform you that our beloved father Tun Haji Mohammed Hanif bin Omar has returned to the Almighty around 2.15am, Saturday, April 20, 2024,” he said.
Abdul Rahmat added that further details will be updated soon.
Hanif was the youngest IGP when he was appointed at the age of 35 in 1974, following the assassination of Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Hashim by communist insurgents.
He retired in 1994, making him the longest serving IGP.
Born on January 16, 1939, in Teluk Intan, Perak, Hanif was involved in countering several high profile security incidents, including the AIA building hostage crisis in 1975.
He founded the elite counter terrorism unit and renamed the Bluff Road Police Headquarters to Bukit Aman.
Hanif leaves behind his wife, Toh Puan Hamidah Abdul Hamid, and five children.
His remains are at the family’s residence in Laman Seri, near Section 13, Shah Alam, until 10am for visitation.
Afterwards, the deceased will be taken to Masjid Al-Ikhlas, Section 13, Shah Alam, in preparation for burial. – April 20, 2024