# Death of former Nigerian intelligence chief Albert Horsfall

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-former-nigerian-intelligence-chief-albert-horsfall
> Updated: 2026-09-13T14:45:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s intelligence community, died on September 9, 2026, at a Lagos hospital following a prolonged illness. Horsfall was a pioneer of the nation’s modern intelligence architecture, having served as the first Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and later as the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) from 1990 to 1992.

Following his death, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara issued a statement mourning the former intelligence chief. Fubara described Horsfall as a “patriot, disciplinarian, and a symbol of intelligence” who served the country with professionalism and integrity. The Governor further characterized him as an “elder statesman and a mentor to many,” particularly within Rivers State.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Rivers Governor Fubara mourns former SSS chief Albert Horsfall

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed grief over the death of former State Security Service Director-General Chief Albert K. Horsfall, praising his integrity and service to Nigeria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-governor-fubara-mourns-former-sss-chief-albert-horsfall

### 2026-09-11: Albert Horsfall, former NIA and DSS Director-General, dies at 84

Former Nigerian intelligence leader Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall has died at age 84. He was the pioneer Director-General of the NIA and served as Director-General of the DSS from 1990 to 1992.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albert-horsfall-former-nia-and-dss-director-general-dies-at-84

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