Turkish Gendarmerie General Selami Akşit Passes Away After Brief Illness

Turkish Gendarmerie General Selami Akşit Passes Away

Head of Anti

• Smuggling and Organized Crime Unit Succumbs to Illness

Brigadier General Selami Akşit, a senior commander in the Turkish Gendarmerie, has passed away following a brief illness. The news of his death was announced by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, who extended his condolences to the nation and the armed forces.

A Leader in the Fight Against Organized Crime

General Akşit served as the Head of the Anti

Smuggling and Organized Crime Department within the Gendarmerie General Command. This key unit is responsible for combating serious criminal activities across Turkey, making his leadership role critically important to national security.

National Mourning for a Fallen Hero

In his statement, Minister Yerlikaya expressed profound sorrow, stating, "Our nation's head is safe." He offered prayers for the late general and condolences to his family, the Turkish Gendarmerie, and the entire Turkish people.

• The official announcement was made by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.


• Brigadier General Selami Akşit died due to an illness.


• He was a leading figure in Turkey's fight against smuggling and organized crime.

The minister concluded his tribute with a prayer, wishing that Akşit's "place be in heaven and his rank be high," a sentiment reflecting the deep respect held for the fallen general within the Turkish government and security apparatus.