Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja, according to SaharaReporters. As at press time, there has been no official confirmation from his family or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the development.
Solomon Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. After his retirement in 2016, he continued to serve the nation in various capacities, most notably as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), a role he assumed in January 2023 under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was relieved of the position in June 2024 by President Bola Tinubu.
Born on August 5, 1958, Arase would have been 67 years old at the time of his passing. Throughout his lifetime, he dedicated himself to public service, leaving an indelible mark on the Nigeria Police Force. A seasoned intelligence officer, Arase once led the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s apex intelligence unit. He also served as Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and later as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of intelligence.
His international service included a stint in Namibia on a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Arase’s contributions to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large will be remembered for years to come. As the nation mourns his passing, it is hoped that an official confirmation will be made soon to provide more information about his demise.
Source- SR.
